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Burnwood Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Burnwood Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sydenham. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.5% pass rate.

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

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

1,340
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Burnwood 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 Burnwood 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 199 learners from Burnwood Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314913993.3%
202416015596.9%
202519919497.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411205.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Burnwood Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221986.4%
Mathematical Literacy14512989.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences494183.7%
Accounting161275.0%
Business Studies918087.9%
History1099486.2%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Burnwood Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Burnwood Secondary School's 1,340; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Burnwood Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Burnwood Secondary School's 1,340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burnwood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burnwood Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burnwood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Burnwood Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,340, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burnwood Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burnwood 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
60 Burnwood Clare Estate, Sydenham, Durban, 4015
Postal
P.o.box 19275, Dormerton, 4015
Telephone
031 208 6842
Website
demos.joomlafactory.co.za
Email
burnwoodsecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500113775

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Burnwood 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 Burnwood Secondary School directly, on 031 208 6842 or by email at burnwoodsecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Burnwood 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 Burnwood Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Burnwood Secondary School's 97.5% 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 Burnwood Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Burnwood Secondary School?
Burnwood Secondary School reported 1,340 learners and 48 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 Burnwood Secondary School?
Yes, Burnwood 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 Burnwood Secondary School's matric results like?
Burnwood Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 93.3% in 2023.
Is Burnwood Secondary School a public or private school?
Burnwood Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Burnwood Secondary School?
You can call 031 208 6842 or email burnwoodsecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 60 Burnwood Clare Estate, Sydenham, Durban, 4015.