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Mowat Park High School

Public secondary school · Montclair, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Welcome to Mowat Park High School, a public secondary school serving Montclair. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.5% pass rate.

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Mowat Park High School is a public secondary school in Montclair. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

821
Learners
42
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, Mowat Park High 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 Mowat Park High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 157 matric candidates from Mowat Park High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316815491.7%
202414313292.3%
202515715397.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411417.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mowat Park High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 98.9% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1085651.9%
Mathematical Literacy353291.4%
Physical Sciences804050.0%
Life Sciences978385.6%
Accounting211571.4%
Business Studies322887.5%
Economics11981.8%
Geography939298.9%
History525198.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Mowat Park High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Mowat Park High School, 2,782 compared with 821; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Mowat Park High School's 97.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mowat Park High School, 1,964 compared with 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mowat Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Mowat Park High School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mowat Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Mowat Park High School's 821, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Mowat Park High School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mowat Park High 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
180 Anleno Road, Montclair, Durban, 4061
Postal
P.o.box 33028, Montclair, 4061
Telephone
031 169 0425
Website
mowatpark.co.za
Email
admissions@mowat.co.za
EMIS number
500215710

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mowat Park High 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 Mowat Park High School directly, on 031 169 0425 or by email at principal@mowat.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mowat Park High 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 Mowat Park High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Mowat Park High School's 97.5% 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 Mowat Park High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Mowat Park High School?
Mowat Park High School reported 821 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Mowat Park High School?
Yes, Mowat Park High 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 Mowat Park High School's matric results like?
Mowat Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Mowat Park High School a public or private school?
Mowat Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mowat Park High School?
You can call 031 169 0425 or email principal@mowat.co.za. It is located at 180 Anleno Road, Montclair, Durban, 4061.