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Phoenix Technical School

Public combined school · Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Phoenix Technical School is a public combined school in Phoenix. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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Located in Phoenix, Phoenix Technical School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

568
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phoenix Technical School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202387788.0%
2024878597.7%
2025585493.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412333.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phoenix Technical School offered results across 2 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1010100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Phoenix Technical School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Phoenix Technical School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phoenix Technical School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Phoenix Technical School's 93.1%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Phoenix Technical School's 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Technical School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix Technical School, 2,020 compared with 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Technical School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Phoenix Technical School's 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoenix Technical School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Phoenix Technical School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phoenix Technical School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Phoenix Technical School's 93.1%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Corner Old North Coast And Phoenix Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 04, Mountedgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 502 2252
Email
phoenixtechschool@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500249232

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phoenix Technical 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 Technical School directly, on 031 502 2252 or by email at phoenixtechschool@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phoenix Technical 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Phoenix Technical School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Phoenix Technical School's matric pass rate of 93.1% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Phoenix Technical School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Phoenix Technical School?
Phoenix Technical School reported 568 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Technical School?
Yes, Phoenix Technical 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 Technical School's matric results like?
Phoenix Technical School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 8% in 2023.
Is Phoenix Technical School a public or private school?
Phoenix Technical School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phoenix Technical School?
You can call 031 502 2252 or email phoenixtechschool@telkomsa.net. It is located at Corner Old North Coast And Phoenix Road, Phoenix, Durban, 4300.