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Shallcross Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Shallcross Secondary School is a public secondary school in Shallcross. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Shallcross Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Shallcross, Shallcross Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

788
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Shallcross 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 Shallcross Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 39 learners from Shallcross Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023504386.0%
20243636100.0%
20253939100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411133.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Shallcross Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy4545100.0%
Life Sciences383078.9%
Business Studies504692.0%
History5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Shallcross Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Shallcross Secondary School's 788; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Shallcross Secondary School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Shallcross Secondary School's 788; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shallcross Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shallcross Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 788; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shallcross Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shallcross Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 788, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shallcross Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 788; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shallcross 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
17 Alpine Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4070
Postal
P.o.box 39207, Queensburgh, 4070
Telephone
031 409 4412
Email
shallcorss-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500261294

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shallcross 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 Shallcross Secondary School directly, on 031 409 4412 or by email at SHALLCORSS-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shallcross 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 Shallcross Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Shallcross Secondary School's 100% 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 Shallcross Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Shallcross Secondary School?
Shallcross Secondary School reported 788 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Shallcross Secondary School?
Yes, Shallcross 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 Shallcross Secondary School's matric results like?
Shallcross Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 86% in 2023.
Is Shallcross Secondary School a public or private school?
Shallcross Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shallcross Secondary School?
You can call 031 409 4412 or email SHALLCORSS-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 17 Alpine Drive, Shallcross, Durban, 4070.