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Scottburgh High School - 2017

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umdoni circuit)

Welcome to Scottburgh High School - 2017, a public secondary school serving Ugu district. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Scottburgh High School - 2017, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Scottburgh High School - 2017 is a public secondary school in Ugu district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

671
Learners
46
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, Scottburgh High School - 2017 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017 for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 120 matric candidates from Scottburgh High School - 2017 sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023939298.9%
202411110998.2%
202512011394.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312314.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Scottburgh High School - 2017 reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics585493.1%
Mathematical Literacy5353100.0%
Physical Sciences433990.7%
Life Sciences827793.9%
Accounting252392.0%
Geography6767100.0%
History3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Scottburgh High School - 2017 compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 671; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottburgh High School - 2017; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 671; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 94.2%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 671; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 94.2%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 671; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Scottburgh High School - 2017's 94.2%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottburgh High School - 2017, 1,550 compared with 671; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottburgh High School - 2017; 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
41 Allen Street, Scottburg, Scottburgh, 4180
Postal
P.o.box 67, Scottburgh, 4180
Telephone
039 976 1223
Website
scottburghhigh.co.za
Email
school@scottburghhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500259518

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Scottburgh High School - 2017?
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 Scottburgh High School - 2017 directly, on 039 976 1223 or by email at school@scottburghhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Scottburgh High School - 2017?
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 Scottburgh High School - 2017 the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Scottburgh High School - 2017's matric pass rate of 94.2% 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Scottburgh High School - 2017?
Scottburgh High School - 2017 reported 671 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017?
Yes, Scottburgh High School - 2017 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 Scottburgh High School - 2017's matric results like?
Scottburgh High School - 2017's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.2%, in 2025. That's down from 98.9% in 2023.
Is Scottburgh High School - 2017 a public or private school?
Scottburgh High School - 2017 is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Scottburgh High School - 2017?
You can call 039 976 1223 or email school@scottburghhigh.co.za. It is located at 41 Allen Street, Scottburg, Scottburgh, 4180.