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Montarena Secondary School

Public secondary school · Montford, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Montarena Secondary School is a public secondary school in Montford. Its last matric group achieved a 98% pass rate.

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Located in Montford, Montarena Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

513
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Montarena Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Montarena Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Montarena Secondary School entered 51 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023794557.0%
2024584679.3%
2025515098.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411122.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Montarena Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201050.0%
Mathematical Literacy423071.4%
Physical Sciences13538.5%
Life Sciences272177.8%
Business Studies211466.7%
Geography292689.7%
History2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Montarena Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Montarena Secondary School's 513; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Montarena Secondary School's 98%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Montarena Secondary School's 513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montarena Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montarena Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montarena Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montarena Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 513, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montarena Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montarena 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
466706 Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56586, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 5437
Email
montarenasec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500214526

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montarena 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 Montarena Secondary School directly, on 031 404 5437 or by email at montarenasec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montarena 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 Montarena Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Montarena Secondary School's 98% 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 Montarena Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Montarena Secondary School?
Montarena Secondary School reported 513 learners and 22 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 Montarena Secondary School?
Yes, Montarena 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 Montarena Secondary School's matric results like?
Montarena Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 57% in 2023.
Is Montarena Secondary School a public or private school?
Montarena Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montarena Secondary School?
You can call 031 404 5437 or email montarenasec@gmail.com. It is located at 466706 Montford Road, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.