Burnwood Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Burnwood Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Burnwood Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Burnwood Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Burnwood Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Burnwood Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,340 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Burnwood Secondary School is situated in Sydenham, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Durban West circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 60 Burnwood Clare Estate, Sydenham, Durban, 4015. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19275, Dormerton, 4015.
Curriculum & Academics
Burnwood Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Burnwood Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Burnwood Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
60 Burnwood Clare Estate, Sydenham, Durban, 4015
Postal
P.o. Box 19275, Dormerton, 4015
Phone
+27 31 208 6842Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500113775
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.