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Port Shepstone High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

Port Shepstone High School is a public secondary school in Ugu district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.7%.

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Located in Ugu district, Port Shepstone High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,347
Learners
72
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 262 matric candidates from Port Shepstone High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324424299.2%
202423923497.9%
202526224894.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312243.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Port Shepstone High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11911495.8%
Mathematical Literacy12011898.3%
Physical Sciences857588.2%
Life Sciences15114898.0%
Accounting868396.5%
Business Studies989091.8%
Geography2121100.0%
History7171100.0%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Port Shepstone High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Shepstone High School, at 1,710 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is a similar size to Port Shepstone High School, with 1,673 learners against 1,347; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Port Shepstone High School's 94.7%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Shepstone High School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Port Shepstone High School's 94.7%.
  • Luthuli High School is a similar size to Port Shepstone High School, with 1,592 learners against 1,347; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Port Shepstone High School's 94.7%.
  • Ntaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Shepstone High School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
22 Colley Street, Umbango, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
Private Bag X831, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 682 2554
Website
pshs.co.za
Email
info@pshs.co.za
EMIS number
500251119

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone High School directly, on 039 682 2554 or by email at info@pshs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Port Shepstone High School's matric pass rate of 94.7% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Port Shepstone High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Port Shepstone High School?
Port Shepstone High School reported 1,347 learners and 72 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Port Shepstone High School?
Yes, Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone High School's matric results like?
Port Shepstone High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's down from 99.2% in 2023.
Is Port Shepstone High School a public or private school?
Port Shepstone High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Shepstone High School?
You can call 039 682 2554 or email info@pshs.co.za. It is located at 22 Colley Street, Umbango, Port Shepstone, 4240.