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Birdsview Academy

Private secondary school · Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

Welcome to Birdsview Academy, a private secondary school serving Birdswood. Its last matric group achieved a 91.3% pass rate.

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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.

103
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231919100.0%
20242626100.0%
2025232191.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113477.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Birdsview Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2222100.0%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Geography77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Birdsview Academy.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Birdsview Academy's 103; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Birdsview Academy's 91.3%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Birdsview Academy, 2,166 compared with 103; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Birdsview Academy's 103; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Birdsview Academy's 91.3%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Birdsview Academy, 1,763 compared with 103; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Birdsview Academy, 1,742 compared with 103; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
10 Pelican Parade Birdswood Richards Bay 3900
Telephone
035 786 0654
Website
birdsviewacademy.co.za
Email
birdsview.academy@gmail.com
EMIS number
500492988

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Birdsview Academy?
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 Birdsview Academy directly, on 035 786 0654 or by email at birdsview.academy@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Birdsview Academy?
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 Birdsview Academy the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Birdsview Academy's matric pass rate of 91.3% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Birdsview Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Birdsview Academy?
Birdsview Academy reported 103 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Birdsview Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Birdsview Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Birdsview Academy's matric results like?
Birdsview Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Birdsview Academy a public or private school?
Birdsview Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Birdsview Academy?
You can call 035 786 0654 or email birdsview.academy@gmail.com. It is located at 10 Pelican Parade Birdswood Richards Bay 3900.