Public secondary school · Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 262 | 187 | 71.4% |
| 2024 | 213 | 160 | 75.1% |
| 2025 | 228 | 216 | 94.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411227.
New West Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 91 | 63 | 69.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 123 | 114 | 92.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 70 | 42 | 60.0% |
| Life Sciences | 130 | 100 | 76.9% |
| Accounting | 45 | 38 | 84.4% |
| Business Studies | 99 | 73 | 73.7% |
| Economics | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Geography | 53 | 51 | 96.2% |
| History | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.