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Public high school
Woodlands Secondary School
Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Woodlands Secondary School is a public high school in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 366 learners and 47 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, 81.8% of its 165 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.8% of the school's 165 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 183 | 103 | 56.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 165 | 132 | 80.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 165 | 135 | 81.8% | 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) | 1 366 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500297184 |
| Exam centre number | 5311240 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mysore Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 854,lxmi,3207 |
| Town | Northdale |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Northdale |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205031 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Woodlands Secondary School
Is Woodlands Secondary School a public or private school?
Woodlands Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Woodlands 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 Woodlands Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.8% of its 165 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 56.3%, 2024 80.0%.
How many learners are at Woodlands Secondary School?
1 366 learners and 47 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Woodlands Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500297184. Its exam centre number is 5311240.
Where is Woodlands Secondary School?
Mysore Road,northdale,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 387 1620.
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97.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.