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Eastwood Secondary School

Public secondary school · Eastwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Northdale circuit)

In Eastwood, Eastwood Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Eastwood Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Eastwood Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Eastwood. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,292
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Eastwood Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Eastwood Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Eastwood Secondary School entered 165 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315813484.8%
202420717685.0%
202516514487.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311305.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eastwood Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 98.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312993.5%
Mathematical Literacy17615386.9%
Physical Sciences312993.5%
Life Sciences826275.6%
Agricultural Sciences513976.5%
Accounting281760.7%
Business Studies1039188.3%
Economics593864.4%
Geography12611389.7%
History666598.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Eastwood Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Eastwood Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 1,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Eastwood Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Eastwood Secondary School's 1,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastwood Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Eastwood Secondary School, at 1,722 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.9% against Eastwood Secondary School's 87.3%).
  • Edendale Technical High School is a similar size to Eastwood Secondary School, with 1,709 learners against 1,292; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Eastwood Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Mconjwana High School is a similar size to Eastwood Secondary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Eastwood Secondary School's 87.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
99 Startling Road, Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg, 3235
Postal
P.o.box 8642, Cumberwood, 3235
Telephone
033 390 3517
Email
secondaryeastwood@gmail.com
EMIS number
500125985

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eastwood 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 Eastwood Secondary School directly, on 033 390 3517 or by email at secondaryeastwood@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eastwood Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Eastwood Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Eastwood Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.3% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Eastwood Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Eastwood Secondary School?
Eastwood Secondary School reported 1,292 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Eastwood Secondary School?
Yes, Eastwood 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 Eastwood Secondary School's matric results like?
Eastwood Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.8% since 2023.
Is Eastwood Secondary School a public or private school?
Eastwood Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eastwood Secondary School?
You can call 033 390 3517 or email secondaryeastwood@gmail.com. It is located at 99 Startling Road, Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg, 3235.