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Woodlands Secondary School

Public secondary school · Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Northdale circuit)

Welcome to Woodlands Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Northdale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.8%.

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Woodlands Secondary School is a public secondary school in Northdale. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,366
Learners
47
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, Woodlands 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 Woodlands Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 165 matric candidates from Woodlands Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318310356.3%
202416513280.0%
202516513581.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311240.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Woodlands Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics542953.7%
Mathematical Literacy1129181.3%
Physical Sciences403587.5%
Life Sciences1016463.4%
Accounting312787.1%
Business Studies896876.4%
Geography11610691.4%
History3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Woodlands Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Woodlands Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 1,366; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.2% against Woodlands Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Ashdown Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Woodlands Secondary School, at 1,825 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woodlands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Woodlands Secondary School, at 1,722 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Woodlands Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is a similar size to Woodlands Secondary School, with 1,709 learners against 1,366; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Woodlands Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Mconjwana High School is a similar size to Woodlands Secondary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,366; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Woodlands Secondary School's 81.8%.
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
Mysore Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 854, Lxmi, 3207
Telephone
033 387 1620
Website
woodlandssec.co.za
Email
pmzwoodlands@gmail.com
EMIS number
500297184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Woodlands 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 Woodlands Secondary School directly, on 033 387 1620 or by email at pmzwoodlands@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Woodlands 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 Woodlands Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Woodlands Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.8% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Woodlands Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Woodlands Secondary School?
Woodlands Secondary School reported 1,366 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Woodlands Secondary School?
Yes, Woodlands 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 Woodlands Secondary School's matric results like?
Woodlands Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.8%, in 2025. That's up from 56.3% in 2023.
Is Woodlands Secondary School a public or private school?
Woodlands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Woodlands Secondary School?
You can call 033 387 1620 or email pmzwoodlands@gmail.com. It is located at Mysore Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.