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Fairvale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Fairvale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wentworth. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Located in Wentworth, Fairvale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,047
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313810777.5%
202413712994.2%
2025145145100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411218.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Fairvale Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 98.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics484491.7%
Mathematical Literacy938793.5%
Physical Sciences403177.5%
Life Sciences484593.8%
Business Studies736791.8%
Economics261869.2%
Geography525198.1%
History676495.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Fairvale Secondary School's 1,047; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Fairvale Secondary School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Fairvale Secondary School's 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairvale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairvale Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairvale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairvale Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,047, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairvale Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,047; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairvale 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
Tara Road, Austerville, Durban, 4005
Postal
Private Bag X07, Austerville, 4005
Telephone
031 468 4409
Website
fairvalesecondary.co.za
Email
fairvalesecondaryschool@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500144152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fairvale 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 Fairvale Secondary School directly, on 031 468 4409 or by email at principal@fairvalesecondary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fairvale 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 Fairvale Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Fairvale Secondary School's 100% 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 Fairvale Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Fairvale Secondary School?
Fairvale Secondary School reported 1,047 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Fairvale Secondary School?
Yes, Fairvale 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 Fairvale Secondary School's matric results like?
Fairvale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 77.5% in 2023.
Is Fairvale Secondary School a public or private school?
Fairvale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fairvale Secondary School?
You can call 031 468 4409 or email principal@fairvalesecondary.co.za. It is located at Tara Road, Austerville, Durban, 4005.