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Glenhills Secondary School

Public secondary school · Glenhills, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Kwadukuza circuit)

In Glenhills, Glenhills Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 79.4% pass rate.

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

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

1,041
Learners
35
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, Glenhills 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 Glenhills Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Glenhills Secondary School entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316211872.8%
20241289977.3%
202513110479.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413104.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Glenhills Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312064.5%
Mathematical Literacy978789.7%
Physical Sciences252184.0%
Life Sciences543564.8%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies715476.1%
Geography787089.7%
History2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Glenhills Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenhills Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 1,041; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Glenhills Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenhills Secondary School, 1,889 compared with 1,041; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenhills Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Glenhills Secondary School's 1,041; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenhills Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Glenhills Secondary School's 1,041; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Glenhills Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Glenhills Secondary School's 1,041; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Glenhills Secondary School's 79.4%.
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
1 Mars Drive, Glen Hills, Stanger, 4450
Postal
P.o.box 3939, Stanger, 4450
Telephone
032 551 5962
Email
glensecschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500149591

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenhills 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 Glenhills Secondary School directly, on 032 551 5962 or by email at glensecschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenhills 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 Glenhills Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Glenhills Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.4% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Glenhills Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Glenhills Secondary School?
Glenhills Secondary School reported 1,041 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Glenhills Secondary School?
Yes, Glenhills 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 Glenhills Secondary School's matric results like?
Glenhills Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.4%, in 2025. That's up from 72.8% in 2023.
Is Glenhills Secondary School a public or private school?
Glenhills Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenhills Secondary School?
You can call 032 551 5962 or email glensecschool@gmail.com. It is located at 1 Mars Drive, Glen Hills, Stanger, 4450.