Public secondary school · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 234 | 229 | 97.9% |
| 2024 | 251 | 246 | 98.0% |
| 2025 | 283 | 276 | 97.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411229.
Northwood School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 124 | 121 | 97.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 127 | 126 | 99.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 85 | 81 | 95.3% |
| Life Sciences | 67 | 60 | 89.6% |
| Accounting | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 136 | 127 | 93.4% |
| Geography | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
| History | 101 | 101 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.