Chatsworth Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Bayview, Chatsworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

222

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Chatsworth Secondary School entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	27	15	55.6%
2024	27	22	81.5%
2025	24	21	87.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411107.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chatsworth Secondary School offered results across 2 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 72.4% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	29	21	72.4%
Business Studies	29	14	48.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Chatsworth Secondary School's 222; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Chatsworth Secondary School's 87.5%).
Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Chatsworth Secondary School's 222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chatsworth Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chatsworth Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chatsworth Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chatsworth Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 222, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chatsworth Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chatsworth Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 210 Pelican Drive, Bayview, Durban, 4030
Postal: P.o.box 562294, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone: 031 400 3713
Email: dreddy691@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500116143

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth Secondary School directly, on 031 400 3713 or by email at dreddy691@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?

On the numbers that are published, Chatsworth Secondary School's 87.5% 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 Chatsworth Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.

How big are the classes at Chatsworth Secondary School?

Chatsworth Secondary School reported 222 learners and 9 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 Chatsworth Secondary School?

Yes, Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth Secondary School's matric results like?

Chatsworth Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 55.6% in 2023.

Is Chatsworth Secondary School a public or private school?

Chatsworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Chatsworth Secondary School?

You can call 031 400 3713 or email dreddy691@gmail.com. It is located at 210 Pelican Drive, Bayview, Durban, 4030.