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Pinetown Boys' High School

Public secondary school · Cowies Hill Park, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

In Cowies Hill Park, Pinetown Boys' High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.1%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Pinetown Boys' High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Pinetown Boys' High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Cowies Hill Park. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

738
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pinetown Boys' High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Pinetown Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 142 learners from Pinetown Boys' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023121970.0%
202414213393.7%
202514213595.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412120.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pinetown Boys' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573968.4%
Mathematical Literacy737298.6%
Physical Sciences322578.1%
Life Sciences333090.9%
Accounting452351.1%
Business Studies554683.6%
Geography676495.5%
History5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Pinetown Boys' High School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinetown Boys' High School, 2,756 compared with 738; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Pinetown Boys' High School's 95.1%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinetown Boys' High School, 2,130 compared with 738; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinetown Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Pinetown Boys' High School's 738; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinetown Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinetown Boys' High School, 2,007 compared with 738; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinetown Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinetown Boys' High School, 1,978 compared with 738; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Pinetown Boys' High School's 95.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
18 Prospect Road, Cowies Hill Park, Pinetown, 3610
Postal
P.o.box 1153, Pinetown, 3600
Telephone
031 701 3450
Email
sunilsing611@gmail.com
EMIS number
500250416

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pinetown Boys' High 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 Pinetown Boys' High School directly, on 031 701 3450 or by email at sunilsing611@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pinetown Boys' High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Pinetown Boys' High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Pinetown Boys' High School's matric pass rate of 95.1% 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 Pinetown Boys' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Pinetown Boys' High School?
Pinetown Boys' High School reported 738 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Pinetown Boys' High School?
Yes, Pinetown Boys' High 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 Pinetown Boys' High School's matric results like?
Pinetown Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 0% in 2023.
Is Pinetown Boys' High School a public or private school?
Pinetown Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pinetown Boys' High School?
You can call 031 701 3450 or email sunilsing611@gmail.com. It is located at 18 Prospect Road, Cowies Hill Park, Pinetown, 3610.