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Hoërskool Amajuba High School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500101602

Barry Hertzog Park, Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal

1,098
Learners
19:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Hoërskool Amajuba High School?

Hoërskool Amajuba High School is a public combined school in Barry Hertzog Park, within the Amajuba education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,098 enrolled learners and 58 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hoërskool Amajuba High School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
97.1%
67/69 passed
2024
94.0%
78/83 passed
2025
94.9%
75/79 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202397.1%
202494.0%
202594.9%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 95% Panorama Combined School: 86.1%Hoërskool Suid Natal: 92.2%Mandini Academy: 94.6%Hoërskool Amajuba High School: 94.9%Durban North College: 95.2%Werda Skool: 95.2%Hope High School: 95.5%Seatides Combined School: 97.6%Kuswag Skool: 100.0%Port Natal Skool: 100.0%This school: 94.9% This school

94.9% pass rate in 2025 — 3 Q5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 6 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Panorama Combined School86.1%
Hoërskool Suid Natal92.2%
Mandini Academy94.6%
Hoërskool Amajuba High School (this school)94.9%
Durban North College95.2%
Werda Skool95.2%
Hope High School95.5%
Seatides Combined School97.6%
Kuswag Skool100.0%
Port Natal Skool100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

20 Louis Trichard Street,Barryhertzog Park,Newcastle,2940
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Newcastle3.9 km
Ladysmith93.5 km
Pietermaritzburg211.6 km
Richards Bay234.5 km
Ballito235 km
Umhlanga246.7 km

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What other schools are near Hoërskool Amajuba High School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Panorama Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,107 learners 40 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Barry Hertzog Park · 0.4km away
Shekinah Christian Academy
CombinedIndependent
43 learners 8 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Barry Hertzog Park · 1.1km away
Ferrum High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
959 learners 57 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Sunnyridge · 1.3km away
Hope High School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,526 learners 54 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Ncandu Park · 1.6km away
Drakensberg Primere Skool
PrimaryPublicQ5
798 learners 48 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Pioneer Park · 2.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Hoërskool Amajuba High School.

Panorama Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,107 learners 40 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Barry Hertzog Park
Hope High School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,526 learners 54 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Ncandu Park
Mandini Academy
CombinedPublicQ5
848 learners 43 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 33% of similar schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.