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Phoenix Secondary School

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

Phoenix Secondary School is a public secondary school in Clayfield. Its last matric group achieved a 98.2% pass rate.

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

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

600
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 57 learners from Phoenix Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023108721.0%
20241099789.0%
2025575698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412427.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phoenix Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 93.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy857689.4%
Physical Sciences241979.2%
Life Sciences554785.5%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies121191.7%
Geography595288.1%
History292793.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Phoenix Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Phoenix Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Phoenix Secondary School's 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Phoenix Secondary School's 98.2%.
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
Clayfield Clayfield Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 205, Mountedgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 539 1790
Email
phoenixsecondaryofficial@gmail.com
EMIS number
500249195

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School directly, on 031 539 1790 or by email at phoenixsecondaryofficial@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Phoenix Secondary School's 98.2% 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 Phoenix Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Phoenix Secondary School?
Phoenix Secondary School reported 600 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Phoenix Secondary School?
Yes, Phoenix 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 Phoenix Secondary School's matric results like?
Phoenix Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 1% in 2023.
Is Phoenix Secondary School a public or private school?
Phoenix Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phoenix Secondary School?
You can call 031 539 1790 or email phoenixsecondaryofficial@gmail.com. It is located at Clayfield Clayfield Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4300.