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Palmview Secondary School

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

Palmview Secondary School is a public secondary school in Palmview. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Palmview Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Palmview, Palmview Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,010
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Palmview Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Palmview Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 179 matric candidates from Palmview Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319918693.5%
202417316394.2%
2025179179100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412426.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Palmview Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics786583.3%
Mathematical Literacy969599.0%
Physical Sciences595288.1%
Life Sciences1079992.5%
Accounting555192.7%
Business Studies494693.9%
Geography1919100.0%
History5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Palmview Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Palmview Secondary School's 1,010; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Palmview Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Palmview Secondary School's 1,010; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Palmview Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,010; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Palmview Secondary School's 1,010; is a public primary school, a different phase than Palmview Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Palmview Secondary School's 1,010; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Palmview Secondary School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2628 Cantepalm Road, Palmview Phoenix, Durban, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 2058, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
031 505 4462
Email
palmviewsecondaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500246013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Palmview 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 Palmview Secondary School directly, on 031 505 4462 or by email at palmviewsecondaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Palmview Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Palmview Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Palmview 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 Palmview Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Palmview Secondary School?
Palmview Secondary School reported 1,010 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Palmview Secondary School?
Yes, Palmview 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 Palmview Secondary School's matric results like?
Palmview Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.5% in 2023.
Is Palmview Secondary School a public or private school?
Palmview Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Palmview Secondary School?
You can call 031 505 4462 or email palmviewsecondaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at 2628 Cantepalm Road, Palmview Phoenix, Durban, 4340.