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Public high school
Mountview Secondary School
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal
Mountview Secondary School is a public high school in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 152 learners and 40 educators, about 28.8 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, 95.2% of its 186 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.2% of the school's 186 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 152 | 92.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 209 | 189 | 90.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 186 | 177 | 95.2% | 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) | 1 152 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500215673 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Russon Street,brindhaven,verulam,4340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 114,verulam,4340 |
| Town | Verulam |
| 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 Mountview Secondary School
Is Mountview Secondary School a public or private school?
Mountview Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mountview 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 Mountview Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.2% of its 186 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 90.4%.
How many learners are at Mountview Secondary School?
1 152 learners and 40 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mountview Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500215673.
Where is Mountview Secondary School?
1 Russon Street,brindhaven,verulam,4340. It is in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 032 533 2887.
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