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Lakehaven Secondary School

Public secondary school · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

In Durban, Lakehaven Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.3% pass rate.

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

Lakehaven Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Durban. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

620
Learners
21
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, Lakehaven 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 Lakehaven Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 105 matric candidates from Lakehaven Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023636095.2%
2024836881.9%
20251059994.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411225.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lakehaven Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7571.4%
Mathematical Literacy765775.0%
Life Sciences201050.0%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies191894.7%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography514282.4%
History2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Lakehaven Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 620; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Lakehaven Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakehaven Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakehaven Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Lakehaven Secondary School's 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakehaven Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Lakehaven Secondary School's 620, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Lakehaven Secondary School's 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lakehaven 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
170 Hippo Road, Seacowlake, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76864, Marbleray, 4035
Telephone
031 577 1061
Email
lakehavensec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500184889

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lakehaven 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 Lakehaven Secondary School directly, on 031 577 1061 or by email at lakehavensec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lakehaven 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 Lakehaven Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Lakehaven Secondary School's 94.3% 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 Lakehaven Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Lakehaven Secondary School?
Lakehaven Secondary School reported 620 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Lakehaven Secondary School?
Yes, Lakehaven 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 Lakehaven Secondary School's matric results like?
Lakehaven Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.2% since 2023.
Is Lakehaven Secondary School a public or private school?
Lakehaven Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lakehaven Secondary School?
You can call 031 577 1061 or email lakehavensec@gmail.com. It is located at 170 Hippo Road, Seacowlake, Durban, 4035.