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Birdswood Secondary School
Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal
Birdswood Secondary School is a public 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 632 learners and 34 educators, about 18.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 93.9% of its 98 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.9% of the school's 98 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 82 | 88.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 105 | 102 | 97.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 98 | 92 | 93.9% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 632 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 18.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 118 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500448514 |
| Exam centre number | 5113478 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bulbul Bend Birdswood Richards Bay 3900 |
|---|---|
| Town | Birdswood |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Richards Bay |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802004 |
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 Birdswood Secondary School
Is Birdswood Secondary School a public or private school?
Birdswood Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Birdswood 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 4 school.
What is Birdswood Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.9% of its 98 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.2%, 2024 97.1%.
How many learners are at Birdswood Secondary School?
632 learners and 34 educators (about 18.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Birdswood Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500448514. Its exam centre number is 5113478.
Where is Birdswood Secondary School?
Bulbul Bend Birdswood Richards Bay 3900. It is in Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 786 1228.
Schools near Birdswood Secondary School
Richards Bay Christian School
Veldenvlei, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Birdsview Academy
Birdswood, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
91.3% matric 2025Kati Primary School
Madlanzini Agri Village, Phase 2, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Hoërskool Richardsbaai
Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal 2.5 km
91.4% matric 2025Veldenvlei Primary School
Veldenvlei, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Primere Skool Arboretum Primary School
Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
Rock of Christ Christian School
Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal 3.2 km
Richardia Primary School
Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal 3.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.