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Glenwood High School

Public secondary school · Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

In Glenwood, Glenwood High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.7% pass rate.

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

Glenwood High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Glenwood. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,003
Learners
62
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Glenwood High 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 Glenwood High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 191 learners from Glenwood High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318717895.2%
202416816195.8%
202519117993.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411112.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Glenwood High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1028684.3%
Mathematical Literacy666497.0%
Physical Sciences654670.8%
Life Sciences675886.6%
Accounting333193.9%
Business Studies878193.1%
Geography1717100.0%
History4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Glenwood High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Glenwood High School, 2,782 compared with 1,003; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Glenwood High School's 93.7%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenwood High School, 1,964 compared with 1,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Glenwood High School's 1,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Glenwood High School's 1,003, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Glenwood High School's 1,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nicolson Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Glenwood, 4001
Telephone
031 205 5241
Website
glenwoodhighschool.co.za
Email
postmaster@glenwoodhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
500149924

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenwood High 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 Glenwood High School directly, on 031 205 5241 or by email at Postmaster@glenwoodhighschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenwood High 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 Glenwood High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Glenwood High School's 93.7% 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 Glenwood High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Glenwood High School?
Glenwood High School reported 1,003 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Glenwood High School?
Yes, Glenwood High 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 Glenwood High School's matric results like?
Glenwood High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.2% since 2023.
Is Glenwood High School a public or private school?
Glenwood High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenwood High School?
You can call 031 205 5241 or email Postmaster@glenwoodhighschool.co.za. It is located at 1 Nicolson Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4001.