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New Forest High School

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

Welcome to New Forest High School, a public secondary school serving Woodlands. Its last matric group achieved a 91.5% pass rate.

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New Forest High School is a public secondary school in Woodlands. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

869
Learners
48
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315513687.7%
202414413493.1%
202516515191.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411420.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

New Forest High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics805771.3%
Mathematical Literacy656498.5%
Physical Sciences423685.7%
Life Sciences776584.4%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies867384.9%
Geography4343100.0%
History363391.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how New Forest High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than New Forest High School, 2,782 compared with 869; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against New Forest High School's 91.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Forest High School, 1,964 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Forest High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against New Forest High School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Forest High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against New Forest High School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against New Forest High School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Forest 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
Alamein Avenue, Montclair, Durban, 4011
Postal
P.o.box 53194, Yellowwoodpark, 4011
Telephone
031 462 6206
Website
nfhs.co.za
Email
principal@nfhs.co.za
EMIS number
500226366

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Forest 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 New Forest High School directly, on 031 462 6206 or by email at principal@nfhs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Forest 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 New Forest High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, New Forest High School's 91.5% 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 New Forest High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at New Forest High School?
New Forest High School reported 869 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 New Forest High School?
Yes, New Forest 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 New Forest High School's matric results like?
New Forest High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is New Forest High School a public or private school?
New Forest High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New Forest High School?
You can call 031 462 6206 or email principal@nfhs.co.za. It is located at Alamein Avenue, Montclair, Durban, 4011.