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Silver Heights Secondary School

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

Welcome to Silver Heights Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Northdale. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,077 learners.

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Silver Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school in Northdale. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,077
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Silver Heights Secondary School 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 Silver Heights Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Silver Heights Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Heights Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silver Heights Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Silver Heights Secondary School's 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silver Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Silver Heights Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silver Heights Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Silver Heights Secondary School's 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silver Heights Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Silver Heights Secondary School, 1,640 compared with 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silver Heights Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
110 Silver Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 34, Luxm, 3207
Telephone
033 391 4524
Email
silverheights@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500265660

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silver Heights 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 Silver Heights Secondary School directly, on 033 391 4524 or by email at silverheights@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silver Heights Secondary School?
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 Silver Heights Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silver Heights Secondary 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 Silver Heights Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Silver Heights Secondary School?
Silver Heights Secondary School reported 1,077 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 Silver Heights Secondary School?
Yes, Silver Heights 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 Silver Heights Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Silver Heights Secondary School.
Is Silver Heights Secondary School a public or private school?
Silver Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silver Heights Secondary School?
You can call 033 391 4524 or email silverheights@telkomsa.net. It is located at 110 Silver Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.