Private secondary school · Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Birdsview Academy, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Birdsview Academy is a private secondary school in Birdswood. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
In 2025, 23 matric candidates from Birdsview Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113477.
Birdsview Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, Birdsview Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.