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New West Secondary School

Public secondary school · Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

In Newlands West, New West Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 94.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about New West Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

New West Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newlands West. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,427
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, New West Secondary 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 West Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 228 matric candidates from New West Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326218771.4%
202421316075.1%
202522821694.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411227.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

New West Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics916369.2%
Mathematical Literacy12311492.7%
Physical Sciences704260.0%
Life Sciences13010076.9%
Accounting453884.4%
Business Studies997373.7%
Economics251976.0%
Geography535196.2%
History6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with New West Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than New West Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,427; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against New West Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is a similar size to New West Secondary School, with 1,964 learners against 1,427; is a public primary school, a different phase than New West Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New West Secondary School, at 1,912 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than New West Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as New West Secondary School, at 1,897 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is a similar size to New West Secondary School, with 1,887 learners against 1,427; is a public primary school, a different phase than New West Secondary 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
Veldcastle Drive, Newlands West, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76132, Marbleray, 4035
Telephone
031 578 2544
Website
nwss.org
Email
info@nwss.org
EMIS number
500226773

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New West 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 New West Secondary School directly, on 031 578 2544 or by email at principal@nwss.org, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New West Secondary 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 West Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, New West Secondary School's 94.7% 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 West Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at New West Secondary School?
New West Secondary School reported 1,427 learners and 49 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 New West Secondary School?
Yes, New West 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 New West Secondary School's matric results like?
New West Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's up from 71.4% in 2023.
Is New West Secondary School a public or private school?
New West Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New West Secondary School?
You can call 031 578 2544 or email principal@nwss.org. It is located at Veldcastle Drive, Newlands West, Durban, 4035.