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Kharwastan Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kharwastan, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Kharwastan Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kharwastan. Its last matric group achieved a 99% pass rate.

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

In Kharwastan, Kharwastan Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,044
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kharwastan Secondary School entered 198 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320219998.5%
202418618096.8%
202519819699.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411115.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kharwastan Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1009595.0%
Mathematical Literacy878698.9%
Physical Sciences525198.1%
Life Sciences1019493.1%
Accounting888293.2%
Business Studies13312997.0%
Economics444397.7%
Geography3333100.0%
History6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Kharwastan Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Kharwastan Secondary School's 1,044; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Kharwastan Secondary School's 99%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Kharwastan Secondary School's 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kharwastan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kharwastan Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kharwastan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kharwastan Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,044, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kharwastan Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kharwastan 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
30 Iris Avenue, Kharwastan, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56548, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 401 0850
Email
kharsec.school@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500173789

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kharwastan 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 Kharwastan Secondary School directly, on 031 401 0850 or by email at kharsec.school@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kharwastan 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 Kharwastan Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Kharwastan Secondary School's 99% 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 Kharwastan Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Kharwastan Secondary School?
Kharwastan Secondary School reported 1,044 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Kharwastan Secondary School?
Yes, Kharwastan 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 Kharwastan Secondary School's matric results like?
Kharwastan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is Kharwastan Secondary School a public or private school?
Kharwastan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kharwastan Secondary School?
You can call 031 401 0850 or email kharsec.school@telkomsa.net. It is located at 30 Iris Avenue, Kharwastan, Durban, 4030.