Clairwood Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Clairwood Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Clairwood Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Clairwood 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
Clairwood 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, Clairwood Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 996 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Clairwood Secondary School is situated in Clairwood, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Merewent Extension 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: Done Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X4, Montclair, 4061.
Curriculum & Academics
Clairwood Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clairwood 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 Clairwood 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
Done Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4061
Postal
Private Bag X4, Montclair, 4061
Phone
+27 31 465 6846Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500116846
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.