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Witteklip Secondary School

Public secondary school · Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

In Croftdene, Witteklip Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 62.5%.

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

Witteklip Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Croftdene. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

297
Learners
14
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Witteklip 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 Witteklip Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 56 learners from Witteklip Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 62.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023462247.8%
2024612947.5%
2025563562.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411139.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Witteklip Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 68.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9333.3%
Mathematical Literacy523363.5%
Life Sciences322268.8%
Business Studies322165.6%
Geography311548.4%
History593355.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Witteklip Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 297; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Witteklip Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteklip Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteklip Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Witteklip Secondary School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteklip Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Witteklip Secondary School's 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Witteklip Secondary School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteklip 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
3 Witteklip Street, Croftdene Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56142, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
31155618
Email
witteklip@gmail.com
EMIS number
500296740

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Witteklip 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 Witteklip Secondary School directly, on 31155618 or by email at witteklip@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Witteklip 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 Witteklip Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Witteklip Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.5% 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 Witteklip Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Witteklip Secondary School?
Witteklip Secondary School reported 297 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Witteklip Secondary School?
Yes, Witteklip 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 Witteklip Secondary School's matric results like?
Witteklip Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.5%, in 2025. That's up from 47.8% in 2023.
Is Witteklip Secondary School a public or private school?
Witteklip Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Witteklip Secondary School?
You can call 31155618 or email witteklip@gmail.com. It is located at 3 Witteklip Street, Croftdene Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.