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Glenhaven Secondary School
Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal
Glenhaven Secondary School is a public high school in Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 226 learners and 42 educators, about 29.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 93.8% of its 162 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.8% of the school's 162 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 241 | 189 | 78.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 87 | 76 | 87.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 162 | 152 | 93.8% | 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 |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 226 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500149517 |
| Exam centre number | 5412415 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6 Rosemary Street,litchie Farm,verulam,4340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1103,verulam,4340 |
| Town | Brindhaven |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Tongaat |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500106 |
| 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 Glenhaven Secondary School
Is Glenhaven Secondary School a public or private school?
Glenhaven Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Glenhaven 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 Glenhaven Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.8% of its 162 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 78.4%, 2024 87.4%.
How many learners are at Glenhaven Secondary School?
1 226 learners and 42 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Glenhaven Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500149517. Its exam centre number is 5412415.
Where is Glenhaven Secondary School?
6 Rosemary Street,litchie Farm,verulam,4340. It is in Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 032 533 2179.
Schools near Glenhaven Secondary School
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Mountview Secondary School
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95.2% matric 2025Verulam Primary School
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Verulam Secondary School
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99.0% matric 2025Verulam Islamic School
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96.8% matric 2025Mounthaven Primary School
Mountview, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Temple Valley Secondary School
Temple Valley, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Lotusville Primary School
Lotusville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.