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Haythorne Secondary School

Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal

033 387 4291 Directions

Haythorne Secondary School is a public high school in Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 212 learners and 44 educators, about 27.5 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, 91.8% of its 182 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

91.8% of the school's 182 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
2023164142 86.6% 86.4%
2024222201 90.5% 89.7%
2025182167 91.8% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 212
Educators (2025)44
Learners per educator27.5 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 118 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500154364
Exam centre number5311213

Address and location

Street address30 Hickory Road,woodlands,pietermaritzburg,3231
Postal addressP.O.Box 134,msunduzi,3231
TownWoodlands
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmgungundlovu
CircuitPmb Central
MunicipalityThe Msunduzi Local Municipality
Ward52205032
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)
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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 Haythorne Secondary School

Is Haythorne Secondary School a public or private school?

Haythorne Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Haythorne 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 Haythorne Secondary School's matric pass rate?

91.8% of its 182 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 86.6%, 2024 90.5%.

How many learners are at Haythorne Secondary School?

1 212 learners and 44 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Haythorne Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500154364. Its exam centre number is 5311213.

Where is Haythorne Secondary School?

30 Hickory Road,woodlands,pietermaritzburg,3231. It is in Woodlands, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 4291.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.