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Birdswood Secondary School

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

Birdswood Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Birdswood. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Birdswood Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Birdswood, Birdswood Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

632
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Birdswood Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Birdswood Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 98 learners from Birdswood Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023938288.2%
202410510297.1%
2025989293.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113478.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Birdswood Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5555100.0%
Mathematical Literacy504998.0%
Physical Sciences534890.6%
Life Sciences696188.4%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies232295.7%
Economics161275.0%
Geography5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Birdswood Secondary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birdswood Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Birdswood Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Birdswood Secondary School's 632; is a public primary school, a different phase than Birdswood Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Birdswood Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Birdswood Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Birdswood Secondary School's 632; is a public primary school, a different phase than Birdswood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Birdswood Secondary School's 632; is a public primary school, a different phase than Birdswood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
Bulbul Bend Birdswood Richards Bay 3900
Telephone
035 786 1228
Email
admin@birdswoodss.co.za
EMIS number
500448514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Birdswood 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 Birdswood Secondary School directly, on 035 786 1228 or by email at admin@birdswoodss.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Birdswood 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 Birdswood Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Birdswood Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% 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 Birdswood Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Birdswood Secondary School?
Birdswood Secondary School reported 632 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Birdswood Secondary School?
Yes, Birdswood 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 Birdswood Secondary School's matric results like?
Birdswood Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 88.2% in 2023.
Is Birdswood Secondary School a public or private school?
Birdswood Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Birdswood Secondary School?
You can call 035 786 1228 or email admin@birdswoodss.co.za. It is located at Bulbul Bend Birdswood Richards Bay 3900.