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Westville Boys' High School

Public secondary school · Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

Welcome to Westville Boys' High School, a public secondary school serving Dawncrest. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.5% pass rate.

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Westville Boys' High School is a public secondary school in Dawncrest. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,311
Learners
82
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Westville Boys' High 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 Westville Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Westville Boys' High School entered 262 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.5% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321420696.3%
202424323998.4%
202526225898.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412132.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Westville Boys' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19218395.3%
Mathematical Literacy5252100.0%
Physical Sciences15113388.1%
Life Sciences929198.9%
Accounting757397.3%
Business Studies13312694.7%
Geography8484100.0%
History4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Westville Boys' High School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westville Boys' High School, 2,756 compared with 1,311; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Westville Boys' High School's 98.5%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westville Boys' High School, 2,130 compared with 1,311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Westville Boys' High School's 1,311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westville Boys' High School, 2,007 compared with 1,311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westville Boys' High School, 1,978 compared with 1,311; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Westville Boys' High School's 98.5%.
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
Wandsbeck Road, Dawncrest, Westville, 3631
Postal
P.o.box 1019, Wandsbeck, 3631
Telephone
031 267 1330
Website
wbhs.co.za
Email
kerry@wbhs.co.za
EMIS number
500295852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westville Boys' High 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 Westville Boys' High School directly, on 031 267 1330 or by email at school@wbhs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westville Boys' High 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 Westville Boys' High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Westville Boys' High School's 98.5% 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 Westville Boys' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Westville Boys' High School?
Westville Boys' High School reported 1,311 learners and 82 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Westville Boys' High School?
Yes, Westville Boys' High 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 Westville Boys' High School's matric results like?
Westville Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.3% since 2023.
Is Westville Boys' High School a public or private school?
Westville Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westville Boys' High School?
You can call 031 267 1330 or email school@wbhs.co.za. It is located at Wandsbeck Road, Dawncrest, Westville, 3631.