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Stanger South Secondary School

Public secondary school · 1 Russell Street, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Kwadukuza circuit)

Welcome to Stanger South Secondary School, a public secondary school serving 1 Russell Street. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.7% pass rate.

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Stanger South Secondary School is a public secondary school in 1 Russell Street. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

997
Learners
28
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 South 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 South Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 118 learners from Stanger South Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313511887.4%
2024888495.5%
202511810790.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413131.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Stanger South Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics363186.1%
Mathematical Literacy524892.3%
Physical Sciences343088.2%
Life Sciences585594.8%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics121191.7%
Geography767294.7%
History3535100.0%
English First Additional Language8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

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

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanger South Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 997; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Stanger South Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanger South Secondary School, 1,889 compared with 997; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanger South Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Stanger South Secondary School's 997; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanger South Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Stanger South Secondary School's 997; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.6% against Stanger South Secondary School's 90.7%).
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Stanger South Secondary School's 997; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Stanger South Secondary School's 90.7%.
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
1 Russell Street, Stanger Central, Kwadukuza, 4450
Postal
P.o.box 4687, Stanger, 4450
Telephone
032 552 5390
Email
stangersouth@gmail.com
EMIS number
500277537

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stanger South 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 South Secondary School directly, on 032 552 5390 or by email at stangersouth@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stanger South 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 South Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Stanger South Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.7% 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 South Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Stanger South Secondary School?
Stanger South Secondary School reported 997 learners and 28 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 Stanger South Secondary School?
Yes, Stanger South 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 South Secondary School's matric results like?
Stanger South Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's up from 87.4% in 2023.
Is Stanger South Secondary School a public or private school?
Stanger South Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stanger South Secondary School?
You can call 032 552 5390 or email stangersouth@gmail.com. It is located at 1 Russell Street, Stanger Central, Kwadukuza, 4450.