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Wingen Heights Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

In Umlazi district, Wingen Heights Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.1% pass rate.

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

Wingen Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umlazi district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,100
Learners
47
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, Wingen Heights 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 Wingen Heights Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Wingen Heights Secondary School entered 233 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321517480.9%
202418715482.4%
202523319684.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411138.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wingen Heights Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics906268.9%
Mathematical Literacy979395.9%
Physical Sciences614980.3%
Life Sciences977678.4%
Accounting705882.9%
Business Studies1048379.8%
Economics474391.5%
Geography656295.4%
History4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Wingen Heights Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Wingen Heights Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,100; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Wingen Heights Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wingen Heights Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wingen Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Wingen Heights Secondary School's 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wingen Heights Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Wingen Heights Secondary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Wingen Heights Secondary School's 1,100; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wingen Heights 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
1 Wigen Walk Shallcross, Shallcross, Durban, 4093
Postal
Post Office, Shallcross, 4093
Telephone
031 409 9550
Email
learneradmin@whss.co.za
EMIS number
500296555

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wingen Heights 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 Wingen Heights Secondary School directly, on 031 409 9550 or by email at learneradmin@whss.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wingen Heights 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 Wingen Heights Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Wingen Heights Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.1% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Wingen Heights Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Wingen Heights Secondary School?
Wingen Heights Secondary School reported 1,100 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Wingen Heights Secondary School?
Yes, Wingen Heights 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 Wingen Heights Secondary School's matric results like?
Wingen Heights Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.
Is Wingen Heights Secondary School a public or private school?
Wingen Heights Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wingen Heights Secondary School?
You can call 031 409 9550 or email learneradmin@whss.co.za. It is located at 1 Wigen Walk Shallcross, Shallcross, Durban, 4093.