Kainon Primary School
Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal 909 m
Public high school
Westville Boys' High School
Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal
Westville Boys' High School is a public high school in Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 311 learners and 82 educators, about 16 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 98.5% of its 262 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.5% of the school's 262 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 206 | 96.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 243 | 239 | 98.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 262 | 258 | 98.5% | 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) | 1 311 |
| Educators (2025) | 82 |
| Learners per educator | 16 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500295852 |
| Exam centre number | 5412132 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wandsbeck Road,dawncrest,westville,3631 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1019,wandsbeck,3631 |
| Town | Dawncrest |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Westville |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500030 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Westville Boys' High School
Is Westville Boys' High School a public or private school?
Westville Boys' High School is a public high school.
Does Westville Boys' High 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 Westville Boys' High School's matric pass rate?
98.5% of its 262 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 96.3%, 2024 98.4%.
How many learners are at Westville Boys' High School?
1 311 learners and 82 educators (about 16 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Westville Boys' High School?
Its EMIS number is 500295852. Its exam centre number is 5412132.
Where is Westville Boys' High School?
Wandsbeck Road,dawncrest,westville,3631. It is in Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 267 1330.
Schools near Westville Boys' High School
Westville Junior Primary School
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Westville Gilrs' High School
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
100.0% matric 2025Westville Senior Primary School
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Pitlochry Senior Primary School
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Avon Junior Primary School
Dawncrest, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Berea West Senior Primary School
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Wendon Academy
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Berea West Preparatory
Westville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.