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Russell High School

Public secondary school · Central, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Russell High School is a public secondary school based in Central. The school's roll stands at roughly 515 learners.

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

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

515
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Russell High School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Russell High School's 515; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Russell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Russell High School, 1,825 compared with 515; is a public primary school, a different phase than Russell High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Russell High School, 1,722 compared with 515; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Russell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Russell High School, 1,709 compared with 515; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Russell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Russell High School's 515; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Russell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
149 Berg Street, Central Town Pmb, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Private Bag X9061, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone
033 342 4631
Website
russellhigh.co.za
Email
admin@russellhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500256632

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Russell 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 Russell High School directly, on 033 342 4631 or by email at admin@russellhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Russell 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 Russell High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Russell High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Russell High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Russell High School?
Russell High School reported 515 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Russell High School?
Yes, Russell 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 Russell High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Russell High School.
Is Russell High School a public or private school?
Russell High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Russell High School?
You can call 033 342 4631 or email admin@russellhigh.co.za. It is located at 149 Berg Street, Central Town Pmb, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.