Berea Primary School
Berea, KwaZulu-Natal 341 m
Public high school
Hunt Road Secondary School
Berea, KwaZulu-Natal
Hunt Road Secondary School is a public high school in Berea, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 674 learners and 25 educators, about 27 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 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, 90.0% of its 80 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.0% of the school's 80 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 68 | 78.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 74 | 63 | 85.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 80 | 72 | 90.0% | 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) | 674 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 27 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500125171 |
| Exam centre number | 5411224 |
Address and location
| Street address | 415 Berea Road,berea,durban,4001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,durban,4001 |
| Town | Berea |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500033 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Hunt Road Secondary School
Is Hunt Road Secondary School a public or private school?
Hunt Road Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hunt Road 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 5 school.
What is Hunt Road Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.0% of its 80 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 78.2%, 2024 85.1%.
How many learners are at Hunt Road Secondary School?
674 learners and 25 educators (about 27 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Hunt Road Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500125171. Its exam centre number is 5411224.
Where is Hunt Road Secondary School?
415 Berea Road,berea,durban,4001. It is in Berea, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 201 0862.
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