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Stanger Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Kwadukuza circuit)

Welcome to Stanger Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ilembe district. Its last matric group achieved a 92.6% pass rate.

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Stanger Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ilembe district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,112
Learners
37
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, Stanger 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 Stanger Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 188 learners from Stanger Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231289876.6%
202415813283.5%
202518817492.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413130.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Stanger Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 98.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics553563.6%
Mathematical Literacy1038986.4%
Physical Sciences363083.3%
Life Sciences797898.7%
Accounting292275.9%
Business Studies12510886.4%
Economics291655.2%
Geography867688.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Stanger Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanger Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 1,112; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Stanger Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanger Secondary School, 1,889 compared with 1,112; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanger Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Stanger Secondary School's 1,112; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanger Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Stanger Secondary School's 1,112; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Stanger Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Stanger Secondary School's 1,112; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Stanger Secondary School's 92.6%.
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
Corner Grammar And Elizabeth Street, Stanger, 4450
Postal
P.o.box 68, Stanger, 4450
Telephone
032 551 1227
Email
stangersecondary1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500277500

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stanger 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 Stanger Secondary School directly, on 032 551 1227 or by email at stangersecondary1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stanger 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 Stanger Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Stanger Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.6% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Stanger Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Stanger Secondary School?
Stanger Secondary School reported 1,112 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Stanger Secondary School?
Yes, Stanger 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 Stanger Secondary School's matric results like?
Stanger Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's up from 76.6% in 2023.
Is Stanger Secondary School a public or private school?
Stanger Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stanger Secondary School?
You can call 032 551 1227 or email stangersecondary1@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Grammar And Elizabeth Street, Stanger, 4450.