Public secondary school · Clayfield, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)
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.
Of the 57 learners from Phoenix Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 72 | 1.0% |
| 2024 | 109 | 97 | 89.0% |
| 2025 | 57 | 56 | 98.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412427.
That year, Phoenix Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 93.1%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 85 | 76 | 89.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Life Sciences | 55 | 47 | 85.5% |
| Accounting | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 59 | 52 | 88.1% |
| History | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.