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Sastri College

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

Sastri College is a public secondary school in Umlazi district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.8%.

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Located in Umlazi district, Sastri College is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,078
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sastri College 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 Sastri College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sastri College entered 189 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320717584.5%
202419217892.7%
202518918195.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411236.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sastri College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12810380.5%
Mathematical Literacy656193.8%
Physical Sciences706187.1%
Life Sciences11710791.5%
Accounting464597.8%
Business Studies12511894.4%
Economics232295.7%
Geography898898.9%
History3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Sastri College.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Sastri College's 1,078; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Sastri College's 95.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Sastri College's 1,078; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sastri College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sastri College, 1,912 compared with 1,078; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sastri College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sastri College, 1,897 compared with 1,078, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sastri College, 1,887 compared with 1,078; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sastri College; 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
1 Winterton, Greyville, Durban, 4023
Postal
P.o.box 47752, Greyville, 4023
Telephone
031 309 5279
Website
sastricollege.co.za
Email
admin@sastricollege.co.za
EMIS number
500258889

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sastri College?
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 Sastri College directly, on 031 309 5279 or by email at lsc@sastricollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sastri College?
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 Sastri College the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Sastri College's 95.8% 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 Sastri College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sastri College?
Sastri College reported 1,078 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sastri College?
Yes, Sastri College 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 Sastri College's matric results like?
Sastri College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Sastri College a public or private school?
Sastri College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sastri College?
You can call 031 309 5279 or email lsc@sastricollege.co.za. It is located at 1 Winterton, Greyville, Durban, 4023.