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Birdsview Academy
Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal
Birdsview Academy is a private high school in Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 103 learners and 11 educators, about 9.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (168 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 91.3% of its 23 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 23 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 23 | 21 | 91.3% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Learners (2025) | 103 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 9.4 (province average 12) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 41 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500492988 |
| Exam centre number | 5113477 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10 Pelican Parade Birdswood Richards Bay 3900 |
|---|---|
| Town | Birdswood |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Richards Bay |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802004 |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Birdsview Academy
Is Birdsview Academy a public or private school?
Birdsview Academy is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Birdsview Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Birdsview Academy's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 23 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Birdsview Academy?
103 learners and 11 educators (about 9.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 41 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Birdsview Academy?
Its EMIS number is 500492988. Its exam centre number is 5113477.
Where is Birdsview Academy?
10 Pelican Parade Birdswood Richards Bay 3900. It is in Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 786 0654.
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