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Sivanada Technical High School

Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

In Kwamashu, Sivanada Technical High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sivanada Technical High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sivanada Technical High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwamashu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,264
Learners
36
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, Sivanada Technical High 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 Sivanada Technical High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 205 matric candidates from Sivanada Technical High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316113483.2%
202415013690.7%
202520517786.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412336.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sivanada Technical High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443886.4%
Mathematical Literacy645078.1%
Physical Sciences312167.7%
Life Sciences403177.5%
Accounting272488.9%
Business Studies797088.6%
Economics493571.4%
English First Additional Language15715699.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Sivanada Technical High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivanada Technical High School, 2,756 compared with 1,264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Sivanada Technical High School's 86.3%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivanada Technical High School, 2,130 compared with 1,264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivanada Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Sivanada Technical High School's 1,264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivanada Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivanada Technical High School, 2,007 compared with 1,264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivanada Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivanada Technical High School, 1,978 compared with 1,264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Sivanada Technical High School's 86.3%.
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
Fs Malandela Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 3630
Postal
P.o.box 13, Westville, 3630
Telephone
031 944 0844
Email
sivananda.technical@gmail.com
EMIS number
500269138

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sivanada Technical High 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 Sivanada Technical High School directly, on 031 944 0844 or by email at sivananda.technical@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sivanada Technical High 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 Sivanada Technical High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Sivanada Technical High School's matric pass rate of 86.3% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Sivanada Technical High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Sivanada Technical High School?
Sivanada Technical High School reported 1,264 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Sivanada Technical High School?
Yes, Sivanada Technical High 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 Sivanada Technical High School's matric results like?
Sivanada Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's up from 83.2% in 2023.
Is Sivanada Technical High School a public or private school?
Sivanada Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sivanada Technical High School?
You can call 031 944 0844 or email sivananda.technical@gmail.com. It is located at Fs Malandela Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 3630.