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Sea Cow Lake Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sea Cow Lake, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Sea Cow Lake Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sea Cow Lake. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sea Cow Lake Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sea Cow Lake, Sea Cow Lake Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

869
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sea Cow Lake Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 94 matric candidates from Sea Cow Lake Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231088376.9%
202412910279.1%
2025948590.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411237.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sea Cow Lake Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 95.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251768.0%
Mathematical Literacy1079185.0%
Physical Sciences201365.0%
Life Sciences533566.0%
Accounting321959.4%
Business Studies826073.2%
Economics493163.3%
Geography222195.5%
History574986.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Sea Cow Lake Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's 869; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Cow Lake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Cow Lake Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Cow Lake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Cow Lake Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Cow Lake Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Cow Lake Secondary 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
1 Gumtree Road, Seacowlake Secondary, Seacowlake, 4034
Postal
P.o.box 74742, Rochdalepark, 4034
Telephone
031 564 6010
Email
msweliscls@gmail.com
EMIS number
500259703

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sea Cow Lake Secondary 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School directly, on 031 564 6010 or by email at msweliscls@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sea Cow Lake Secondary 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's 90.4% 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sea Cow Lake Secondary School?
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School reported 869 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School?
Yes, Sea Cow Lake Secondary 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 Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's matric results like?
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 76.9% in 2023.
Is Sea Cow Lake Secondary School a public or private school?
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sea Cow Lake Secondary School?
You can call 031 564 6010 or email msweliscls@gmail.com. It is located at 1 Gumtree Road, Seacowlake Secondary, Seacowlake, 4034.