Public secondary school · Bayview, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.