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Woodhurst Secondary School

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

Welcome to Woodhurst Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Woodhurst. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.3% pass rate.

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Woodhurst Secondary School is a public secondary school in Woodhurst. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

386
Learners
15
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, Woodhurst 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 Woodhurst Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 51 learners from Woodhurst Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231067772.6%
2024866879.1%
2025514486.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411140.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Woodhurst Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics23939.1%
Mathematical Literacy643960.9%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences232191.3%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies594576.3%
History575494.7%
English First Additional Language6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Woodhurst Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 386; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Woodhurst Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Woodhurst Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woodhurst Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Woodhurst Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woodhurst Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Woodhurst Secondary School's 386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Woodhurst Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woodhurst 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
Woodhurst Drive, Woodhurst Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56361, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 403 0285
Email
woodhurstsecondary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500297036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Woodhurst 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 Woodhurst Secondary School directly, on 031 403 0285 or by email at woodhurstsecondary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Woodhurst 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 Woodhurst Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Woodhurst Secondary School's 86.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Woodhurst Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Woodhurst Secondary School?
Woodhurst Secondary School reported 386 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Woodhurst Secondary School?
Yes, Woodhurst 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 Woodhurst Secondary School's matric results like?
Woodhurst Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's up from 72.6% in 2023.
Is Woodhurst Secondary School a public or private school?
Woodhurst Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Woodhurst Secondary School?
You can call 031 403 0285 or email woodhurstsecondary@telkomsa.net. It is located at Woodhurst Drive, Woodhurst Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.