Public secondary school · Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about New Forest High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
New Forest High School is a public secondary school in Woodlands. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 165 learners from New Forest High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 | 136 | 87.7% |
| 2024 | 144 | 134 | 93.1% |
| 2025 | 165 | 151 | 91.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411420.
New Forest High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 | 57 | 71.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 65 | 64 | 98.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 42 | 36 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 77 | 65 | 84.4% |
| Accounting | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Business Studies | 86 | 73 | 84.9% |
| Geography | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| History | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, New Forest 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 New Forest High School for its exact current amount.