Allingham Primary School
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Public high school
Westham Secondary School
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Westham Secondary School is a public high school in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 656 learners and 19 educators, about 34.5 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 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, all 41 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 41 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | 80 | 94.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 53 | 51 | 96.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 41 | 41 | 100.0% | 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) | 656 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500295704 |
| Exam centre number | 5412443 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1201 Fernham,phoenix Drive,westham,durban,4068 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 60102,phoenix,4068 |
| Town | Phoenix |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Phoenix Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500052 |
| 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 Westham Secondary School
Is Westham Secondary School a public or private school?
Westham Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Westham 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 Westham Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 41 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 94.1%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Westham Secondary School?
656 learners and 19 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Westham Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500295704. Its exam centre number is 5412443.
Where is Westham Secondary School?
1201 Fernham,phoenix Drive,westham,durban,4068. It is in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 507 1150.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.