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P R Pather Secondary School

Public secondary school · Merebank, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

In Merebank, P R Pather Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about P R Pather Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

P R Pather Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Merebank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

557
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, P R Pather Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact P R Pather Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 95 learners from P R Pather Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023905460.0%
2024826882.9%
2025958286.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411423.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

P R Pather Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 94.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14964.3%
Mathematical Literacy695478.3%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences483572.9%
Accounting171482.4%
Business Studies565089.3%
Economics191684.2%
Geography373594.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how P R Pather Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than P R Pather Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 557; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against P R Pather Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than P R Pather Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than P R Pather Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against P R Pather Secondary School's 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than P R Pather Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against P R Pather Secondary School's 557, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against P R Pather Secondary School's 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than P R Pather Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
38 Bidar Road, Merebank, Durban, 4052
Postal
P.o.box 31367, Merebank, 4059
Telephone
031 468 1934
Email
prpathersecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500245791

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at P R Pather Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask P R Pather Secondary School directly, on 031 468 1934 or by email at prpathersecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to P R Pather Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is P R Pather Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, P R Pather Secondary School's 86.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides P R Pather Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at P R Pather Secondary School?
P R Pather Secondary School reported 557 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at P R Pather Secondary School?
Yes, P R Pather Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are P R Pather Secondary School's matric results like?
P R Pather Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's up from 60% in 2023.
Is P R Pather Secondary School a public or private school?
P R Pather Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact P R Pather Secondary School?
You can call 031 468 1934 or email prpathersecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 38 Bidar Road, Merebank, Durban, 4052.