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Northmead Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Welcome to Northmead Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Phoenix. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Northmead Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phoenix. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

681
Learners
27
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, Northmead 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 Northmead Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 105 matric candidates from Northmead Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316112376.4%
2024777293.5%
2025105105100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412425.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northmead Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171588.2%
Mathematical Literacy6060100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences423481.0%
Accounting262596.2%
Business Studies403997.5%
Geography6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Northmead Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northmead Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 681; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Northmead Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northmead Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 681; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northmead Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Northmead Secondary School's 681; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northmead Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northmead Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 681; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northmead Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northmead Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 681; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Northmead Secondary School's 100%.
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
79 Whetstone Whetstone Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60668, Phoenix, 4080
Telephone
031 507 1050
Email
northmeadsecondary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500236504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northmead 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 Northmead Secondary School directly, on 031 507 1050 or by email at northmeadsecondary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northmead 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 Northmead Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Northmead Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Northmead Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Northmead Secondary School?
Northmead Secondary School reported 681 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Northmead Secondary School?
Yes, Northmead 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 Northmead Secondary School's matric results like?
Northmead Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 76.4% in 2023.
Is Northmead Secondary School a public or private school?
Northmead Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northmead Secondary School?
You can call 031 507 1050 or email northmeadsecondary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 79 Whetstone Whetstone Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.