Avonford Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Avonford Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Corner Of Chartford & Avonford Crescent, Avonford Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

721

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Avonford Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Avonford Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 78 learners from Avonford Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	89	86	96.6%
2024	76	76	100.0%
2025	78	77	98.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412403.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Avonford Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	26	26	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	50	49	98.0%
Physical Sciences	21	20	95.2%
Life Sciences	32	32	100.0%
Accounting	16	16	100.0%
Business Studies	50	50	100.0%
History	43	43	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Avonford Secondary School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Avonford Secondary School's 98.7%.
Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Avonford Secondary School's 721; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avonford Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Avonford Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 721; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avonford Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Avonford Secondary School's 721; is a public primary school, a different phase than Avonford Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Avonford Secondary School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Avonford Secondary School's 98.7%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1 Havenford Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal: P.o.box 6042, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone: 031 507 5430
Email: avonford@telkomsa.net
EMIS number: 500104525

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Avonford 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 Avonford Secondary School directly, on 031 507 5430 or by email at avonford@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Avonford Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Avonford Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?

On the numbers that are published, Avonford Secondary School's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.

How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Avonford Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.

How big are the classes at Avonford Secondary School?

Avonford Secondary School reported 721 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Avonford Secondary School?

Yes, Avonford 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 Avonford Secondary School's matric results like?

Avonford Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.

Is Avonford Secondary School a public or private school?

Avonford Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Avonford Secondary School?

You can call 031 507 5430 or email avonford@telkomsa.net. It is located at 1 Havenford Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.