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Port Shepstone Secondary School

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

Welcome to Port Shepstone Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Albersville. Its last matric group achieved a 95.4% pass rate.

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Port Shepstone Secondary School is a public secondary school in Albersville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

986
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 173 matric candidates from Port Shepstone Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318016591.7%
202416314991.4%
202517316595.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312246.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Port Shepstone Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 97.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453884.4%
Mathematical Literacy11911395.0%
Physical Sciences322784.4%
Life Sciences716591.5%
Accounting444090.9%
Business Studies1079084.1%
Geography807897.5%
History353497.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Port Shepstone Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 986; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 986; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 986; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 986; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Port Shepstone Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Shepstone Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 986; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Shepstone 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
Albersville Road, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 68, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 682 0819
Email
principal@pssec.co.za
EMIS number
500251267

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Secondary School directly, on 039 682 0819 or by email at principal@pssec.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Port Shepstone Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.4% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Port Shepstone Secondary School?
Port Shepstone Secondary School reported 986 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone Secondary School's matric results like?
Port Shepstone Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's up from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Port Shepstone Secondary School a public or private school?
Port Shepstone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Shepstone Secondary School?
You can call 039 682 0819 or email principal@pssec.co.za. It is located at Albersville Road, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240.