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Brettonwood High School
Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal
Brettonwood High School is a public high school in Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 912 learners and 37 educators, about 24.6 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, 98.1% of its 158 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 | 150 | 95.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 166 | 162 | 97.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 158 | 155 | 98.1% | 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) | 912 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500112295 |
| Exam centre number | 5411105 |
Address and location
| Street address | 399 Oliver Lea Drive,umbilo,durban,4052 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 41635,rossburgh,4072 |
| Town | Umbilo |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500033 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Brettonwood High School
Is Brettonwood High School a public or private school?
Brettonwood High School is a public high school.
Does Brettonwood High 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 Brettonwood High School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.5%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at Brettonwood High School?
912 learners and 37 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Brettonwood High School?
Its EMIS number is 500112295. Its exam centre number is 5411105.
Where is Brettonwood High School?
399 Oliver Lea Drive,umbilo,durban,4052. It is in Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 465 4288.
Schools near Brettonwood High School
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Sea View Primary School
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Carrington Heights Primary School
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Glenmore Primary School
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Port Natal Skool
Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
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Golden Gateway School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.