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Northwood School

Public secondary school · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

In Durban North, Northwood School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.5% pass rate.

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

Northwood School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Durban North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,393
Learners
93
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, Northwood 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 Northwood School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 283 matric candidates from Northwood School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323422997.9%
202425124698.0%
202528327697.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411229.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northwood School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12412197.6%
Mathematical Literacy12712699.2%
Physical Sciences858195.3%
Life Sciences676089.6%
Accounting2929100.0%
Business Studies13612793.4%
Geography8282100.0%
History101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Northwood School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Northwood School, 2,782 compared with 1,393; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Northwood School's 97.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northwood School, 1,964 compared with 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northwood School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northwood School, at 1,912 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northwood School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northwood School, at 1,897 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is a similar size to Northwood School, with 1,887 learners against 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northwood 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
140 Kensington Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016
Postal
P.o.box 20079, Durban North, 4016
Telephone
031 563 6501
Website
northwoodschool.co.za
Email
marketing@nwood.co.za
EMIS number
500236615

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northwood 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 Northwood School directly, on 031 563 6501 or by email at nwood@nwood.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northwood 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 Northwood School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Northwood School's 97.5% 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 Northwood School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Northwood School?
Northwood School reported 1,393 learners and 93 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Northwood School?
Yes, Northwood 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 Northwood School's matric results like?
Northwood School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.9% since 2023.
Is Northwood School a public or private school?
Northwood School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northwood School?
You can call 031 563 6501 or email nwood@nwood.co.za. It is located at 140 Kensington Drive, Durban North, Durban, 4016.