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Burnwood Secondary School
Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal
Burnwood Secondary School is a public combined school in Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 340 learners and 48 educators, about 27.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 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, 97.5% of its 199 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 199 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 139 | 93.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 160 | 155 | 96.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 199 | 194 | 97.5% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 340 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 27.9 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500113775 |
| Exam centre number | 5411205 |
Address and location
| Street address | 60 Burnwood Clare Estate,sydenham,durban,4015 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 19275,dormerton,4015 |
| Town | Sydenham |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Durban West |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500025 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
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Questions about Burnwood Secondary School
Is Burnwood Secondary School a public or private school?
Burnwood Secondary School is a public combined school.
Does Burnwood 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 Burnwood Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.5% of its 199 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.3%, 2024 96.9%.
How many learners are at Burnwood Secondary School?
1 340 learners and 48 educators (about 27.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 23 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Burnwood Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500113775. Its exam centre number is 5411205.
Where is Burnwood Secondary School?
60 Burnwood Clare Estate,sydenham,durban,4015. It is in Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 208 6842.
Schools near Burnwood Secondary School
Sydenham Primary School
Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal 451 m
Springfield Model Primary School
Asherville, KwaZulu-Natal 658 m
Westgate Christian Academy
Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Daydawn Special School
Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Centenary Secondary School
Asherville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
96.4% matric 2025Spearman Road Primary School
Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Clareville Primary School
Clare Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Nagari Pracharni Primary School
Springfield, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.