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Brookdale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Brookdale, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Brookdale Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Brookdale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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

In Brookdale, Brookdale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,077
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brookdale Secondary 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 Brookdale Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 113 matric candidates from Brookdale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312811589.8%
202411511398.3%
202511311198.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412405.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Brookdale Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy977375.3%
Physical Sciences181688.9%
Life Sciences1919100.0%
Geography363494.4%
History5757100.0%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Brookdale Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Brookdale Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Brookdale Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Brookdale Secondary School's 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brookdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brookdale Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brookdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Brookdale Secondary School's 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brookdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Brookdale Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Brookdale Secondary School's 98.2%.
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
126 Cardham , Brookdale Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60306, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 506 7752
Email
brookdalesecondary126@gmail.com
EMIS number
500249047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brookdale 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 Brookdale Secondary School directly, on 031 506 7752 or by email at brookdalesecondary126@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brookdale 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 Brookdale Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Brookdale Secondary School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Brookdale Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Brookdale Secondary School?
Brookdale Secondary School reported 1,077 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Brookdale Secondary School?
Yes, Brookdale 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 Brookdale Secondary School's matric results like?
Brookdale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Brookdale Secondary School a public or private school?
Brookdale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brookdale Secondary School?
You can call 031 506 7752 or email brookdalesecondary126@gmail.com. It is located at 126 Cardham , Brookdale Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.