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Wentworth Secondary School

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

Wentworth Secondary School is a public secondary school in Merewent. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Merewent, Wentworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

897
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Wentworth Secondary School entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315611070.5%
202416912574.0%
202515213588.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411438.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Wentworth Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 92.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322165.6%
Mathematical Literacy13911884.9%
Physical Sciences312787.1%
Life Sciences703955.7%
Accounting372670.3%
Business Studies1148675.4%
Economics171482.4%
Geography533769.8%
History635892.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Wentworth Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Wentworth Secondary School's 897; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Wentworth Secondary School's 88.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Wentworth Secondary School's 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wentworth Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wentworth Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wentworth Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wentworth Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wentworth Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 897; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wentworth 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
94 Olive Grove Street, Merewent, Durban, 4052
Postal
P.o.box 14011, Austerville, 4005
Telephone
031 468 2039
Email
wentworthsec@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
500295482

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wentworth 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 Wentworth Secondary School directly, on 031 468 2039 or by email at wentworthsec@mweb.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wentworth 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 Wentworth Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Wentworth Secondary School's 88.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Wentworth Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Wentworth Secondary School?
Wentworth Secondary School reported 897 learners and 33 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 Wentworth Secondary School?
Yes, Wentworth 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 Wentworth Secondary School's matric results like?
Wentworth Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. That's up from 70.5% in 2023.
Is Wentworth Secondary School a public or private school?
Wentworth Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wentworth Secondary School?
You can call 031 468 2039 or email wentworthsec@mweb.co.za. It is located at 94 Olive Grove Street, Merewent, Durban, 4052.