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Hunt Road Secondary School

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

Welcome to Hunt Road Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Berea. Its most recent matric class posted a 90% pass rate.

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Hunt Road Secondary School learners on the tree-lined school grounds in Berea, Durban

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Hunt Road Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Hunt Road Secondary School is a public secondary school in Berea. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

674
Learners
25
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, Hunt Road 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 Hunt Road Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 80 matric candidates from Hunt Road Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023876878.2%
2024746385.1%
2025807290.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411224.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hunt Road Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics543870.4%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences362775.0%
Life Sciences363494.4%
Accounting181477.8%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics181055.6%
Geography5656100.0%
History2020100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Hunt Road Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 674; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Hunt Road Secondary School's 90%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hunt Road Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 674; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hunt Road Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Hunt Road Secondary School's 674; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hunt Road Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Hunt Road Secondary School's 674, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Hunt Road Secondary School's 674; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hunt Road Secondary 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
415 Berea Road, Berea, Durban, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4001
Telephone
031 201 0862
Email
hrss@yebo.co.za
EMIS number
500125171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hunt Road 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 Hunt Road Secondary School directly, on 031 201 0862 or by email at hrss@yebo.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hunt Road 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 Hunt Road Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Hunt Road Secondary School's 90% 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 Hunt Road Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Hunt Road Secondary School?
Hunt Road Secondary School reported 674 learners and 25 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 Hunt Road Secondary School?
Yes, Hunt Road 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 Hunt Road Secondary School's matric results like?
Hunt Road Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 78.2% in 2023.
Is Hunt Road Secondary School a public or private school?
Hunt Road Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hunt Road Secondary School?
You can call 031 201 0862 or email hrss@yebo.co.za. It is located at 415 Berea Road, Berea, Durban, 4001.