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Grosvenor Boys' High School

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

Grosvenor Boys' High School is a public secondary school in Bluff. Its last matric group achieved a 93.8% pass rate.

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Located in Bluff, Grosvenor Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

503
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Grosvenor Boys' High 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 81 learners from Grosvenor Boys' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023876777.0%
2024716997.2%
2025817693.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411221.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Grosvenor Boys' High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy5151100.0%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences392974.4%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies484491.7%
Geography3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Grosvenor Boys' High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Grosvenor Boys' High School's 503; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Grosvenor Boys' High School's 93.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Grosvenor Boys' High School's 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grosvenor Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grosvenor Boys' High School, 1,912 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grosvenor Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grosvenor Boys' High School, 1,897 compared with 503, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grosvenor Boys' High School, 1,887 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grosvenor Boys' High 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
4 Moss Fynnlands Road, Bluff, Durban, 4052
Postal
P.o.box 21012, Bluff, 4036
Telephone
031 941 8283
Email
admin@gbhschool.co.za
EMIS number
500152144

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grosvenor Boys' 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School directly, on 031 941 8283 or by email at admin@gbhschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grosvenor Boys' High 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Grosvenor Boys' High School's 93.8% 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Grosvenor Boys' High School?
Grosvenor Boys' High School reported 503 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School?
Yes, Grosvenor Boys' 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 Grosvenor Boys' High School's matric results like?
Grosvenor Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Grosvenor Boys' High School a public or private school?
Grosvenor Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grosvenor Boys' High School?
You can call 031 941 8283 or email admin@gbhschool.co.za. It is located at 4 Moss Fynnlands Road, Bluff, Durban, 4052.