Public secondary school · Clairwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Clairwood Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Clairwood, Clairwood Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | 147 | 93.6% |
| 2024 | 147 | 139 | 94.6% |
| 2025 | 149 | 144 | 96.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411401.
That year, Clairwood Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 41 | 87.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.