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Star College

Private combined school · Westville North, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Star College is a private combined school based in Westville North. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Westville North, Star College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

881
Learners
64
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Star College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Star College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 86 learners from Star College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023126126100.0%
2024104104100.0%
20258686100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412127.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Star College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9191100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences8484100.0%
Life Sciences6868100.0%
Accounting2929100.0%
Business Studies312993.5%
Geography2929100.0%
History1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Star College.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Star College's 881; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Star College's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Star College's 881; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College, 2,020 compared with 881; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Star College's 881; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Star College's 881; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Star College's 100%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
20 Kinloch Avenue
Telephone
031 262 7190
Website
starcollegedurban.co.za
Email
starcollege@starcollege.co.za
EMIS number
500407555

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Star College?
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 Star College directly, on 031 262 7190 or by email at principal@starcollegedurban.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Star College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Star College the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Star College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Star College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Star College?
Star College reported 881 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Star College?
Yes. As a private school, Star College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Star College's matric results like?
Star College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Star College a public or private school?
Star College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Star College?
You can call 031 262 7190 or email principal@starcollegedurban.co.za. It is located at 20 Kinloch Avenue.