Rose Heights Primary School
Arena Park, KwaZulu-Natal 290 m
Public high school
Arena Park Secondary School
Arena Park, KwaZulu-Natal
Arena Park Secondary School is a public high school in Arena Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 217 learners and 40 educators, about 30.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.7% of its 222 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.7% of the school's 222 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 198 | 163 | 82.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 203 | 154 | 75.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 222 | 197 | 88.7% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 217 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500103526 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rose Heights Road,arena Park Chatsworth,durban,4030 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 56246,chatsworth,4030 |
| Town | Arena Park |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Karanja |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500073 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Arena Park Secondary School
Is Arena Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Arena Park Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Arena Park Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Arena Park Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.7% of its 222 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 82.3%, 2024 75.9%.
How many learners are at Arena Park Secondary School?
1 217 learners and 40 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Arena Park Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500103526.
Where is Arena Park Secondary School?
Rose Heights Road,arena Park Chatsworth,durban,4030. It is in Arena Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 404 8862.
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Highlands Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.