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Solvista Secondary School

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

Solvista Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phoenix. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.8%.

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

Located in Phoenix, Solvista Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,084
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Solvista Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Solvista 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, 193 matric candidates from Solvista Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317014786.5%
202417715487.0%
202519318193.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412433.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Solvista Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics766382.9%
Mathematical Literacy10310097.1%
Physical Sciences523669.2%
Life Sciences12110486.0%
Accounting333193.9%
Business Studies645179.7%
Geography838197.6%
History706998.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Solvista Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Solvista Secondary School's 1,084; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Solvista Secondary School's 93.8%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Solvista Secondary School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solvista Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solvista Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solvista Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Solvista Secondary School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solvista Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Solvista Secondary School's 1,084; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Solvista Secondary School's 93.8%.
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
27820 Unit Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60632, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 505 2896
Email
solvistass@gmail.com
EMIS number
500272875

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Solvista 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 Solvista Secondary School directly, on 031 505 2896 or by email at solvistass@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Solvista 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 Solvista Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Solvista Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.8% 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 Solvista Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Solvista Secondary School?
Solvista Secondary School reported 1,084 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Solvista Secondary School?
Yes, Solvista 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 Solvista Secondary School's matric results like?
Solvista Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 86.5% in 2023.
Is Solvista Secondary School a public or private school?
Solvista Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Solvista Secondary School?
You can call 031 505 2896 or email solvistass@gmail.com. It is located at 27820 Unit Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.