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Westville Gilrs' High School

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

Westville Gilrs' High School is a public secondary school in Westville. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Westville Gilrs' High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Westville, Westville Gilrs' High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,153
Learners
85
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Westville Gilrs' High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Westville Gilrs' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 211 learners from Westville Gilrs' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023219219100.0%
2024214214100.0%
2025211211100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412133.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Westville Gilrs' High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14213796.5%
Mathematical Literacy7272100.0%
Physical Sciences7777100.0%
Life Sciences18117898.3%
Accounting4040100.0%
Business Studies5757100.0%
Economics3030100.0%
Geography6868100.0%
History8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Westville Gilrs' High School's 1,153; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Westville Gilrs' High School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Westville Gilrs' High School's 1,153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Gilrs' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westville Gilrs' High School, 2,020 compared with 1,153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Gilrs' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Westville Gilrs' High School's 1,153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westville Gilrs' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Westville Gilrs' High School's 1,153; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Westville Gilrs' High 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
Westville Road, Westville, Durban, 3630
Postal
P.o.box 286, Westville, 3630
Telephone
031 266 1258
Email
school@wghs.co.za
EMIS number
500295889

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westville Gilrs' 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 Gilrs' High School directly, on 031 266 1258 or by email at school@wghs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westville Gilrs' High 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 Westville Gilrs' High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Westville Gilrs' High 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 Westville Gilrs' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Westville Gilrs' High School?
Westville Gilrs' High School reported 1,153 learners and 85 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Gilrs' High School?
Yes, Westville Gilrs' 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 Gilrs' High School's matric results like?
Westville Gilrs' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Westville Gilrs' High School a public or private school?
Westville Gilrs' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westville Gilrs' High School?
You can call 031 266 1258 or email school@wghs.co.za. It is located at Westville Road, Westville, Durban, 3630.