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Centenary Secondary School

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

Centenary Secondary School is a public secondary school in Asherville. Its last matric group achieved a 96.4% pass rate.

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Centenary Secondary School

On this page, you will find a full profile of Centenary Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Asherville, Centenary Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,148
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Centenary 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 Centenary 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, 165 matric candidates from Centenary Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320516882.0%
202418617091.4%
202516515996.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411206.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Centenary Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics826478.0%
Mathematical Literacy10610094.3%
Physical Sciences363597.2%
Life Sciences1029290.2%
Accounting302583.3%
Business Studies504386.0%
Geography107107100.0%
History4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Centenary Secondary School's 1,148; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Centenary Secondary School's 96.4%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Centenary Secondary School's 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centenary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centenary Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centenary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centenary Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,148, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Centenary Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Centenary 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
49 Dunnottar Asherville Avenue, Sydenham, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Sydenham, 4091
Telephone
031 208 0895
Website
centenarysecondary.co.za
Email
info@centenarysecondary.co.za
EMIS number
500115625

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Centenary 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 Centenary Secondary School directly, on 031 208 0895 or by email at info@centenarysecondary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Centenary 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 Centenary Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Centenary Secondary School's 96.4% 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 Centenary Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Centenary Secondary School?
Centenary Secondary School reported 1,148 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Centenary Secondary School?
Yes, Centenary 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 Centenary Secondary School's matric results like?
Centenary Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82% in 2023.
Is Centenary Secondary School a public or private school?
Centenary Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Centenary Secondary School?
You can call 031 208 0895 or email info@centenarysecondary.co.za. It is located at 49 Dunnottar Asherville Avenue, Sydenham, Durban, 4091.