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Sparks Estate Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Welcome to Sparks Estate Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mayville. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,100 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sparks Estate Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sparks Estate Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mayville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,100
Learners
35
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, Sparks Estate 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 Sparks Estate Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Sparks Estate Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sparks Estate Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,100; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sparks Estate Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sparks Estate Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sparks Estate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Sparks Estate Secondary School's 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sparks Estate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sparks Estate Secondary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Sparks Estate Secondary School's 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sparks Estate Secondary School; 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
67 Baron Grove Street, Mayville, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Mayville, 4091
Telephone
031 208 3091
Email
sparks@ccis.co.za
EMIS number
500274503

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sparks Estate 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 Sparks Estate Secondary School directly, on 031 208 3091 or by email at sparks@ccis.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sparks Estate 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 Sparks Estate Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sparks Estate 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 Umlazi besides Sparks Estate Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sparks Estate Secondary School?
Sparks Estate Secondary School reported 1,100 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Sparks Estate Secondary School?
Yes, Sparks Estate 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 Sparks Estate Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sparks Estate Secondary School.
Is Sparks Estate Secondary School a public or private school?
Sparks Estate Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sparks Estate Secondary School?
You can call 031 208 3091 or email sparks@ccis.co.za. It is located at 67 Baron Grove Street, Mayville, Durban, 4091.