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Queensburgh High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

In Umlazi district, Queensburgh High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.3% pass rate.

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Queensburgh High School

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

Queensburgh High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umlazi district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

757
Learners
33
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, Queensburgh High 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 Queensburgh High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 129 matric candidates from Queensburgh High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023948085.1%
20241039794.2%
202512912395.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411128.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Queensburgh High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372464.9%
Mathematical Literacy686595.6%
Physical Sciences251352.0%
Life Sciences534177.4%
Accounting14857.1%
Business Studies635993.7%
Geography646398.4%
History343397.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Queensburgh High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Queensburgh High School, 2,782 compared with 757; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Queensburgh High School's 95.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Queensburgh High School, 1,964 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queensburgh High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Queensburgh High School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queensburgh High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Queensburgh High School's 757, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Queensburgh High School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queensburgh High 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
102 Dipdale Street, Escombe, Queensburgh, 4070
Postal
Post Office, Queensburgh, 4070
Telephone
031 464 0777
Website
qghs.co.za
Email
admin@qghs.co.za
EMIS number
500254116

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Queensburgh 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 Queensburgh High School directly, on 031 464 0777 or by email at adminqhs@xsinet.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Queensburgh High 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 Queensburgh High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Queensburgh High School's 95.3% 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 Queensburgh High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Queensburgh High School?
Queensburgh High School reported 757 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Queensburgh High School?
Yes, Queensburgh 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 Queensburgh High School's matric results like?
Queensburgh High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 85.1% in 2023.
Is Queensburgh High School a public or private school?
Queensburgh High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Queensburgh High School?
You can call 031 464 0777 or email adminqhs@xsinet.co.za. It is located at 102 Dipdale Street, Escombe, Queensburgh, 4070.