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Westham Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Westham Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phoenix. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

656
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 41 matric candidates from Westham Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023858094.1%
2024535196.2%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412443.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Westham Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy534686.8%
Life Sciences171376.5%
Geography201680.0%
History5353100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Westham Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Westham Secondary School's 656; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Westham Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Westham Secondary School's 656; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westham Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 656; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Westham Secondary School's 656; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westham Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Westham Secondary School's 656; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Westham Secondary School'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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1201 Fernham , Phoenix Drive, Westham, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60102, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 507 1150
Email
westhamsecondary5@gmail.com
EMIS number
500295704

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westham 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 Westham Secondary School directly, on 031 507 1150 or by email at westhamsecondary5@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westham 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 Westham Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Westham Secondary School'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 Westham Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Westham Secondary School?
Westham Secondary School reported 656 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Westham Secondary School?
Yes, Westham 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 Westham Secondary School's matric results like?
Westham Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.1% in 2023.
Is Westham Secondary School a public or private school?
Westham Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westham Secondary School?
You can call 031 507 1150 or email westhamsecondary5@gmail.com. It is located at 1201 Fernham , Phoenix Drive, Westham, Durban, 4068.