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Brindhavan Secondary School

Public secondary school · Montford, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Brindhavan Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Montford. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.3%.

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

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

549
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brindhavan 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 Brindhavan 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 69 learners from Brindhavan Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685276.5%
2024776584.4%
2025696391.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411106.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Brindhavan Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy794050.6%
Life Sciences171376.5%
Geography1717100.0%
History484083.3%
English First Additional Language575698.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Brindhavan Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Brindhavan Secondary School's 549; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Brindhavan Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Brindhavan Secondary School's 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brindhavan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brindhavan Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brindhavan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brindhavan Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 549, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brindhavan Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 549; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brindhavan Secondary 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
706256 No Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56573, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 5810
Email
brindhavan.kzn@gmail.com
EMIS number
500112480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brindhavan 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 Brindhavan Secondary School directly, on 031 404 5810 or by email at brindhavan.kzn@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brindhavan 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 Brindhavan Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Brindhavan Secondary School's 91.3% 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 Brindhavan Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Brindhavan Secondary School?
Brindhavan Secondary School reported 549 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Brindhavan Secondary School?
Yes, Brindhavan 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 Brindhavan Secondary School's matric results like?
Brindhavan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Brindhavan Secondary School a public or private school?
Brindhavan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brindhavan Secondary School?
You can call 031 404 5810 or email brindhavan.kzn@gmail.com. It is located at 706256 No Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.