Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,165

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 210 matric candidates from Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	216	213	98.6%
2024	206	205	99.5%
2025	210	207	98.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311319.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	144	136	94.4%
Mathematical Literacy	62	62	100.0%
Physical Sciences	120	114	95.0%
Life Sciences	173	173	100.0%
Accounting	64	62	96.9%
Business Studies	66	64	97.0%
Geography	46	46	100.0%
History	62	62	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 1,165; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 98.6%.
Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, 1,825 compared with 1,165; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, 1,722 compared with 1,165; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 98.6%.
Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, 1,709 compared with 1,165; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 98.6%.
Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 1,165; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 98.6%).

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Alexandra Road, Scottville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal: Private Bag X5, Scottsville, 3209
Telephone: 033 386 9271
Website: ghspmb.co.za
Email: admin@ghspmb.co.za
EMIS number: 500250342

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Pietermaritzburg Girls' High 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 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School directly, on 033 386 9271 or by email at admin@ghspmb.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?

On the numbers that are published, Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.

How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.

How big are the classes at Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?

Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School reported 1,165 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?

Yes, Pietermaritzburg Girls' High 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 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's matric results like?

Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.

Is Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School a public or private school?

Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School?

You can call 033 386 9271 or email admin@ghspmb.co.za. It is located at Alexandra Road, Scottville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.