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Protea Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bayview, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Merewent Extension circuit)

Protea Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bayview. Its most recent matric class posted a 70.2% pass rate.

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

In Bayview, Protea Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

411
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Protea 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 Protea 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, 47 matric candidates from Protea Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023504386.0%
2024464495.7%
2025473370.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411126.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Protea Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy513874.5%
Life Sciences241562.5%
Business Studies262180.8%
Geography232191.3%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Protea Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Protea Secondary School's 411; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Protea Secondary School's 70.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Protea Secondary School's 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea 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
257 Road, Bayview, Chatsworth, 4630
Postal
P.o.box 562427, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 400 3039
Email
proteaoffice1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500251896

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea 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 Protea Secondary School directly, on 031 400 3039 or by email at proteaoffice1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea 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 Protea Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Protea Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.2% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Protea Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Protea Secondary School?
Protea Secondary School reported 411 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Protea Secondary School?
Yes, Protea 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 Protea Secondary School's matric results like?
Protea Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.2%, in 2025. That's down from 86% in 2023.
Is Protea Secondary School a public or private school?
Protea Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea Secondary School?
You can call 031 400 3039 or email proteaoffice1@gmail.com. It is located at 257 Road, Bayview, Chatsworth, 4630.