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Westcliff Secondary School

Public secondary school · Westcliff, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

In Westcliff, Westcliff Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Westcliff Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Westcliff Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Westcliff. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

485
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Westcliff 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 Westcliff Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 47 learners from Westcliff Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484389.6%
2024514996.1%
2025474493.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411137.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Westcliff Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14750.0%
Mathematical Literacy413790.2%
Life Sciences383797.4%
Business Studies514792.2%
Geography393897.4%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Westcliff Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 485; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Westcliff Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westcliff Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westcliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Westcliff Secondary School's 485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westcliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Westcliff Secondary School's 485, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Westcliff Secondary School's 485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westcliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Florence Nightingale Drive, , Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56222, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 403 3818
Website
westcliffschool.co.za
Email
admin@westcliffschool.co.za
EMIS number
500295667

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westcliff 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 Westcliff Secondary School directly, on 031 403 3818 or by email at westcliffsecondaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westcliff 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 Westcliff Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Westcliff Secondary School's 93.6% 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 Westcliff Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Westcliff Secondary School?
Westcliff Secondary School reported 485 learners and 18 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 Westcliff Secondary School?
Yes, Westcliff 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 Westcliff Secondary School's matric results like?
Westcliff Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 89.6% in 2023.
Is Westcliff Secondary School a public or private school?
Westcliff Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westcliff Secondary School?
You can call 031 403 3818 or email westcliffsecondaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Florence Nightingale Drive, , Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.