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New West Secondary School
Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal
New West Secondary School is a public high school in Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 427 learners and 49 educators, about 29.1 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, 94.7% of its 228 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 228 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 262 | 187 | 71.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 213 | 160 | 75.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 228 | 216 | 94.7% | 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) | 1 427 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500226773 |
| Exam centre number | 5411227 |
Address and location
| Street address | Veldcastle Drive,newlands West,durban,4035 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 76132,marbleray,4035 |
| Town | Newlands West |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Durban West |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500037 |
| 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 New West Secondary School
Is New West Secondary School a public or private school?
New West Secondary School is a public high school.
Does New West 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 New West Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 228 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 71.4%, 2024 75.1%.
How many learners are at New West Secondary School?
1 427 learners and 49 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of New West Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500226773. Its exam centre number is 5411227.
Where is New West Secondary School?
Veldcastle Drive,newlands West,durban,4035. It is in Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 578 2544.
Schools near New West Secondary School
Castlehill Primary School
Castlehill Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal 697 m
Briardale Primary School
Briardale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Newlands East Secondary School
Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
98.2% matric 2025Paul Sykes Primary School
Earlisfield, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
V N Naik School for the Deaf
Newlands, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Hillgrove Secondary School
Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
95.0% matric 2025Thobile Primary School
Richmond Farm, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Phikiswayo Primary School
Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.