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Mountview Secondary School

Public secondary school · Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Mountview Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Verulam. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.2% pass rate.

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

In Verulam, Mountview Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,152
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mountview Secondary School entered 186 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316515292.1%
202420918990.4%
202518617795.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412423.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics696289.9%
Mathematical Literacy14012790.7%
Physical Sciences604880.0%
Life Sciences1009191.0%
Accounting372362.2%
Business Studies231982.6%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography636196.8%
History6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Mountview Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Mountview Secondary School's 1,152; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Mountview Secondary School's 95.2%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Mountview Secondary School's 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountview Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Mountview Secondary School's 1,152; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mountview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Mountview Secondary School's 1,152; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mountview Secondary School's 95.2%.
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
1 Russon Street, Brindhaven, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 114, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 2887
Website
forty3fortymarketi.wixsite.com
Email
mountviewsec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500215673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mountview 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 Mountview Secondary School directly, on 032 533 2887 or by email at mountviewsec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mountview 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 Mountview Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Mountview Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mountview Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mountview Secondary School?
Mountview Secondary School reported 1,152 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mountview Secondary School?
Yes, Mountview 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 Mountview Secondary School's matric results like?
Mountview Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 92.1% in 2023.
Is Mountview Secondary School a public or private school?
Mountview Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mountview Secondary School?
You can call 032 533 2887 or email mountviewsec@gmail.com. It is located at 1 Russon Street, Brindhaven, Verulam, 4340.