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Glenover Secondary School

Public secondary school · Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Glenover Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Chatsworth. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Glenover Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Chatsworth, Glenover Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

482
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Glenover 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 Glenover Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 79 matric candidates from Glenover Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023472859.6%
2024372875.7%
2025795569.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411111.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Glenover Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7228.6%
Mathematical Literacy322784.4%
Life Sciences121083.3%
Business Studies392974.4%
History1414100.0%
English First Additional Language1010100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Glenover Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Glenover Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Glenover Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Glenover Secondary School's 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenover Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenover Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenover Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenover Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 482, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenover Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenover 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
75 Glenover Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 562285, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 403 4061
Email
glenoversecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500149702

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenover 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 Glenover Secondary School directly, on 031 403 4061 or by email at glenoversecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenover 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 Glenover Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Glenover Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.6% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Glenover Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Glenover Secondary School?
Glenover Secondary School reported 482 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Glenover Secondary School?
Yes, Glenover 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 Glenover Secondary School's matric results like?
Glenover Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.6%, in 2025. That's up from 59.6% in 2023.
Is Glenover Secondary School a public or private school?
Glenover Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenover Secondary School?
You can call 031 403 4061 or email glenoversecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 75 Glenover Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.