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Portshepstone International High School

Private secondary school · Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

Portshepstone International High School is a private secondary school based in Port Shepstone. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 41.7%.

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

In Port Shepstone, Portshepstone International High School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

47
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Portshepstone International High School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Portshepstone International High School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 12 matric candidates from Portshepstone International High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 41.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191684.2%
2024232087.0%
202512541.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312244.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Portshepstone International High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9444.4%
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences191473.7%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics10880.0%
Geography1515100.0%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Portshepstone International High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Portshepstone International High School, 1,710 compared with 47; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Portshepstone International High School, 1,673 compared with 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Portshepstone International High School's 41.7%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Portshepstone International High School, 1,612 compared with 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Portshepstone International High School's 41.7%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Portshepstone International High School, 1,592 compared with 47; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.6% against Portshepstone International High School's 41.7%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Portshepstone International High School's 47; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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
54 Reynold Street Port Shepstone Port Shepstone 4240
Postal
P.o.box 400, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 624 1050
Website
portshepstoneinternationalschool.co.za
Email
dei@teachers.org
EMIS number
500442594

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Portshepstone International 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 Portshepstone International High School directly, on 039 624 1050 or by email at dei@teachers.org, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Portshepstone International 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 Portshepstone International High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Portshepstone International High School's matric pass rate of 41.7% 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 Portshepstone International High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Portshepstone International High School?
Portshepstone International High School reported 47 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Portshepstone International High School?
Yes. As a private school, Portshepstone International High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Portshepstone International High School's matric results like?
Portshepstone International High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 41.7%, in 2025. That's down from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Portshepstone International High School a public or private school?
Portshepstone International High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Portshepstone International High School?
You can call 039 624 1050 or email dei@teachers.org. It is located at 54 Reynold Street Port Shepstone Port Shepstone 4240.