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Murray High School

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 119353078

Kwanokuthula, Eden and Central Karoo, Western Cape

2,123
Learners
35:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Murray High School?

Murray High School is a public secondary school in Kwanokuthula, within the Eden and Central Karoo education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a very large school with 2,123 enrolled learners and 61 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1.

It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Bitou local municipality. Among 32 Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Skosana Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600, and can be reached on 044 533 3193.

Language of instruction: English

As recorded by the Western Cape Education Department. See Methodology.

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

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 2,123 enrolled learners.

NSC Matric Results

2023
89.7%
191/213 passed
2024
92.2%
272/295 passed
2025
92.0%
323/351 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
202389.7%
202492.2%
202592.0%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 85% Masakheke Combined School: 67.3%Thembalethu Secondary School: 68.1%Worcester Sekondêr: 72.0%Ashton Public Combined School: 74.3%Sinako High School: 75.6%Oscar Mpetha High School: 76.2%Paulus Joubert Sekondêr: 76.5%Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School: 77.2%Jakes Gerwel Technical School: 81.0%Vuyiseka Secondary School: 81.1%Phakama Secondary School: 81.1%Hexvallei Sekondêr: 82.0%Phillipi Secondary School: 82.6%Stellenzicht Sekondêr: 82.7%Sinethemba Secondary School: 83.7%Kwamfundo Secondary School: 84.7%Jonga Street Secondary School: 85.7%Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School: 86.3%Kylemore Sekondêr: 87.6%Hector Peterson Secondary School: 88.0%Charleston Hill Sekondêr: 88.3%Concordia High School: 88.5%Intlanganiso Secondary School: 89.1%Harry Gwala Secondary School: 89.2%Esangweni Secondary School: 89.5%Intsebenziswano Secondary School: 90.2%Murray High School: 92.0%Bardale Secondary School: 95.7%Joe Slovo Secondary School: 96.2%Chris Hani Secondary School: 96.8%Thembelihle High School: 97.2%Usasazo Secondary School: 97.9%This school: 92.0% This school

92.0% pass rate in 2025 — 26 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 5 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 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Masakheke Combined School67.3%
Thembalethu Secondary School68.1%
Worcester Sekondêr72.0%
Ashton Public Combined School74.3%
Sinako High School75.6%
Oscar Mpetha High School76.2%
Paulus Joubert Sekondêr76.5%
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School77.2%
Jakes Gerwel Technical School81.0%
Vuyiseka Secondary School81.1%
Phakama Secondary School81.1%
Hexvallei Sekondêr82.0%
Phillipi Secondary School82.6%
Stellenzicht Sekondêr82.7%
Sinethemba Secondary School83.7%
Kwamfundo Secondary School84.7%
Jonga Street Secondary School85.7%
Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School86.3%
Kylemore Sekondêr87.6%
Hector Peterson Secondary School88.0%
Charleston Hill Sekondêr88.3%
Concordia High School88.5%
Intlanganiso Secondary School89.1%
Harry Gwala Secondary School89.2%
Esangweni Secondary School89.5%
Intsebenziswano Secondary School90.2%
Murray High School (this school)92.0%
Bardale Secondary School95.7%
Joe Slovo Secondary School96.2%
Chris Hani Secondary School96.8%
Thembelihle High School97.2%
Usasazo Secondary School97.9%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Business Studies20231218671.1%
Business Studies2024786380.8%
Business Studies2025686595.6%
Economics2023141285.7%
English First Additional Language2023214214100.0%
English First Additional Language202429629599.7%
English First Additional Language202535335299.7%
Geography2023979496.9%
Geography202415814390.5%
Geography202515414392.9%
History2023665989.4%
History202412412096.8%
History202524222392.1%
Life Sciences2023977072.2%
Life Sciences2024975657.7%
Life Sciences20251118879.3%
Mathematical Literacy202318715381.8%
Mathematical Literacy202427420474.5%
Mathematical Literacy202532022169.1%
Mathematics2023312993.5%
Mathematics2024262596.2%
Mathematics2025322681.3%
Physical Sciences20233131100.0%
Physical Sciences2024262492.3%
Physical Sciences20253232100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Murray 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 39% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape)

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Skosana Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600

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Distance to Major Centres

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George88.8 km · 71 min

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Location

What other schools are near Murray High School?

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

Kwanokuthula Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,254 learners 34 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools

Kwanokuthula · 0.6km away
Phakamisani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,284 learners 34 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Kwanokuthula · 1.1km away
Plettenberg Bay Christian
CombinedIndependent
32 learners 2 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Plettenberg Bay · 1.6km away
Plettenbergbaai Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,254 learners 35 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Plettenberg Bay · 1.9km away
Bahia Formosa School
PrimaryIndependent
127 learners 11 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools

Plettenberg Bay · 2.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 2.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Murray High School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Concordia High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,377 learners 39 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Concordia
Jonga Street Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,590 learners 42 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Thembalethu
Thembalethu Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,552 learners 45 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Thembalethu

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 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.

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