Public secondary school · Ashley, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwasanti circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Westmead Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ashley, Westmead Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 131 learners from Westmead Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 72 | 87.8% |
| 2024 | 83 | 72 | 86.7% |
| 2025 | 131 | 122 | 93.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412139.
That year, Westmead Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 60 | 85.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Life Sciences | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Accounting | 17 | 9 | 52.9% |
| Business Studies | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Economics | 17 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Geography | 66 | 62 | 93.9% |
| History | 53 | 53 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 83 | 83 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Westmead Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.