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Montarena Secondary School
Montford, KwaZulu-Natal
Montarena Secondary School is a public high school in Montford, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 513 learners and 22 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 98.0% of its 51 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.0% of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 45 | 57.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 58 | 46 | 79.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 51 | 50 | 98.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 513 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500214526 |
| Exam centre number | 5411122 |
Address and location
| Street address | 466706 Montford Road,chatsworth,durban,4030 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 56586,chatsworth,4030 |
| Town | Montford |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Burlington |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500077 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
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Questions about Montarena Secondary School
Is Montarena Secondary School a public or private school?
Montarena Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Montarena 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 Montarena Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.0% of its 51 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 57.0%, 2024 79.3%.
How many learners are at Montarena Secondary School?
513 learners and 22 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Montarena Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500214526. Its exam centre number is 5411122.
Where is Montarena Secondary School?
466706 Montford Road,chatsworth,durban,4030. It is in Montford, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 404 5437.
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