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Stanmore Secondary School

Public secondary school · Stanmore, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Stanmore Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Stanmore. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.3% pass rate.

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

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

775
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stanmore 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 Stanmore Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Stanmore Secondary School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311810488.1%
202413212493.9%
202510610195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412434.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stanmore Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423788.1%
Mathematical Literacy9090100.0%
Physical Sciences2727100.0%
Life Sciences837590.4%
Accounting3737100.0%
Business Studies1009595.0%
Economics292896.6%
Geography888798.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Stanmore Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Stanmore Secondary School's 775; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Stanmore Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Stanmore Secondary School's 775; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanmore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanmore Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 775; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanmore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Stanmore Secondary School's 775; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanmore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Stanmore Secondary School's 775; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Stanmore Secondary School's 95.3%.
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
213 Grove End Stanmore Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4080
Postal
P.o.box 60932, Phoenix, 4080
Telephone
031 539 2763
Website
stanmorephysics.com
Email
clerk.stanmoresecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500277648

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stanmore 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 Stanmore Secondary School directly, on 031 539 2763 or by email at clerk.stanmoresecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stanmore 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 Stanmore Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Stanmore Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.3% 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 Stanmore Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Stanmore Secondary School?
Stanmore Secondary School reported 775 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Stanmore Secondary School?
Yes, Stanmore 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 Stanmore Secondary School's matric results like?
Stanmore Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 88.1% in 2023.
Is Stanmore Secondary School a public or private school?
Stanmore Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stanmore Secondary School?
You can call 031 539 2763 or email clerk.stanmoresecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 213 Grove End Stanmore Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4080.