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Clairwood Secondary School

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

Clairwood Secondary School is a public secondary school in Clairwood. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.6%.

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

996
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Clairwood Secondary School entered 149 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315714793.6%
202414713994.6%
202514914496.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411401.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Clairwood Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201680.0%
Mathematical Literacy474187.2%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences353394.3%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Geography3535100.0%
English First Additional Language117117100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Clairwood Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Clairwood Secondary School's 996; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Clairwood Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Clairwood Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clairwood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clairwood Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clairwood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clairwood Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 996, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clairwood Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clairwood 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
Done Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061
Postal
Private Bag X4, Montclair, 4061
Telephone
031 465 6846
Email
clairwood-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500116846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clairwood 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 Clairwood Secondary School directly, on 031 465 6846 or by email at CLAIRWOOD-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clairwood 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 Clairwood Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Clairwood Secondary School's 96.6% 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 Clairwood Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Clairwood Secondary School?
Clairwood Secondary School reported 996 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Clairwood Secondary School?
Yes, Clairwood 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 Clairwood Secondary School's matric results like?
Clairwood Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.6% since 2023.
Is Clairwood Secondary School a public or private school?
Clairwood Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clairwood Secondary School?
You can call 031 465 6846 or email CLAIRWOOD-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Done Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061.