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St Oswalds Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Welcome to St Oswalds Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Amajuba district. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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St Oswalds Secondary School is a public secondary school in Amajuba district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

865
Learners
32
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, St Oswalds Secondary 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 St Oswalds Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from St Oswalds Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313912791.4%
202415814994.3%
2025121121100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213232.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Oswalds Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics554683.6%
Mathematical Literacy10610296.2%
Physical Sciences402562.5%
Life Sciences928390.2%
Accounting372875.7%
Business Studies989596.9%
Geography12511995.2%
History333297.0%
English First Additional Language9191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how St Oswalds Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Oswalds Secondary School, 2,071 compared with 865; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Oswalds Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Oswalds Secondary School, 1,921 compared with 865; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against St Oswalds Secondary School's 100%).
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than St Oswalds Secondary School, 1,852 compared with 865; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against St Oswalds Secondary School's 100%).
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against St Oswalds Secondary School's 865; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Oswalds Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Oswalds Secondary School, 1,761 compared with 865; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Oswalds Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
50 Kirkland Street, Central Newcastle, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 1965, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 312 9942
Email
stowalds1912@gmail.com
EMIS number
500276538

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Oswalds 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 St Oswalds Secondary School directly, on 034 312 9942 or by email at stowalds1912@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Oswalds Secondary 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 St Oswalds Secondary School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, St Oswalds Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL at 99.4%.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides St Oswalds Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at St Oswalds Secondary School?
St Oswalds Secondary School reported 865 learners and 32 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 St Oswalds Secondary School?
Yes, St Oswalds 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 St Oswalds Secondary School's matric results like?
St Oswalds Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 91.4% in 2023.
Is St Oswalds Secondary School a public or private school?
St Oswalds Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Oswalds Secondary School?
You can call 034 312 9942 or email stowalds1912@gmail.com. It is located at 50 Kirkland Street, Central Newcastle, Newcastle, 2940.