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Rossburgh High School

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

Rossburgh High School is a public secondary school based in Seaview. Its last matric group achieved a 98.9% pass rate.

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

In Seaview, Rossburgh High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,081
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 189 learners from Rossburgh High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318216892.3%
202416816497.6%
202518918798.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411130.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rossburgh High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics562951.8%
Mathematical Literacy11210896.4%
Physical Sciences442659.1%
Life Sciences815567.9%
Accounting13861.5%
Business Studies948186.2%
Geography474187.2%
History827996.3%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Rossburgh High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Rossburgh High School's 1,081; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Rossburgh High School's 98.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Rossburgh High School's 1,081; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rossburgh High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rossburgh High School, 1,912 compared with 1,081; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rossburgh High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rossburgh High School, 1,897 compared with 1,081, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rossburgh High School, 1,887 compared with 1,081; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rossburgh 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
78 Braeside Road, Seaview, Durban, 4072
Postal
P.o.box 0003, Rossburgh, 4072
Telephone
031 465 2437
Website
rossburghhs.co.za
Email
rossburghhighfinance@gmail.com
EMIS number
500256595

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rossburgh 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 Rossburgh High School directly, on 031 465 2437 or by email at rossburghhighfinance@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rossburgh 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 Rossburgh High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Rossburgh High School's 98.9% 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 Rossburgh High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Rossburgh High School?
Rossburgh High School reported 1,081 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Rossburgh High School?
Yes, Rossburgh 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 Rossburgh High School's matric results like?
Rossburgh High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. That's up from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Rossburgh High School a public or private school?
Rossburgh High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rossburgh High School?
You can call 031 465 2437 or email rossburghhighfinance@gmail.com. It is located at 78 Braeside Road, Seaview, Durban, 4072.