Public secondary school · Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Fairvale Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Wentworth, Fairvale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Fairvale Secondary School entered 145 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 138 | 107 | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 137 | 129 | 94.2% |
| 2025 | 145 | 145 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411218.
That year, Fairvale Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 98.1%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 93 | 87 | 93.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 31 | 77.5% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| Business Studies | 73 | 67 | 91.8% |
| Economics | 26 | 18 | 69.2% |
| Geography | 52 | 51 | 98.1% |
| History | 67 | 64 | 95.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fairvale Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Fairvale Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.