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Brettonwood High School

Public secondary school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Brettonwood High School is a public secondary school based in Umbilo. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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

In Umbilo, Brettonwood High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

912
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brettonwood High 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 Brettonwood High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 158 learners from Brettonwood High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315715095.5%
202416616297.6%
202515815598.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411105.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Brettonwood High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics544583.3%
Mathematical Literacy11210190.2%
Physical Sciences292793.1%
Life Sciences423890.5%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies817187.7%
Economics393384.6%
Geography666395.5%
History12011999.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Brettonwood High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Brettonwood High School's 912; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Brettonwood High School's 98.1%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Brettonwood High School's 912; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brettonwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brettonwood High School, 1,912 compared with 912; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brettonwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brettonwood High School, 1,897 compared with 912, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brettonwood High School, 1,887 compared with 912; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brettonwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
399 Oliver Lea Drive, Umbilo, Durban, 4052
Postal
P.o.box 41635, Rossburgh, 4072
Telephone
031 465 4288
Website
brettonwoodhighschool.co.za
Email
bhsadmin@brettonwoodhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500112295

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brettonwood High 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 Brettonwood High School directly, on 031 465 4288 or by email at info@brettonwoodhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brettonwood High 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 Brettonwood High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Brettonwood High School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Brettonwood High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Brettonwood High School?
Brettonwood High School reported 912 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Brettonwood High School?
Yes, Brettonwood High 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 Brettonwood High School's matric results like?
Brettonwood High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.5% since 2023.
Is Brettonwood High School a public or private school?
Brettonwood High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brettonwood High School?
You can call 031 465 4288 or email info@brettonwoodhigh.co.za. It is located at 399 Oliver Lea Drive, Umbilo, Durban, 4052.