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Parkhill Secondary School

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

Parkhill Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Greenwood Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Parkhill Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Greenwood Park, Parkhill Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,012
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parkhill Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Parkhill 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, 163 matric candidates from Parkhill Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314411277.8%
202416011974.4%
202516314689.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411233.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Parkhill Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352262.9%
Mathematical Literacy13211687.9%
Physical Sciences211152.4%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Accounting634977.8%
Business Studies14911677.9%
Economics1096660.6%
Geography352160.0%
History2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Parkhill Secondary School's 1,012; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Parkhill Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Parkhill Secondary School's 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkhill Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkhill Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkhill Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkhill Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,012, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkhill Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,012; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkhill Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
30 Parkstation Road, Greenwood Park, Durban, 4071
Postal
P.o.box 40396, Redhill, 4071
Telephone
083 781 7222
Email
info@parkhillsec.co.za
EMIS number
500246272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parkhill 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 Parkhill Secondary School directly, on 083 781 7222 or by email at info@parkhillsec.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parkhill 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 Parkhill Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Parkhill Secondary School's 89.6% 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 Parkhill Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Parkhill Secondary School?
Parkhill Secondary School reported 1,012 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Parkhill Secondary School?
Yes, Parkhill 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 Parkhill Secondary School's matric results like?
Parkhill Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Parkhill Secondary School a public or private school?
Parkhill Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parkhill Secondary School?
You can call 083 781 7222 or email info@parkhillsec.co.za. It is located at 30 Parkstation Road, Greenwood Park, Durban, 4071.