The Admission Process

Admission for 2026 is open Now!

We do encourage prospective parents to fill in the application form and send it as soon as possible.

You have several options to apply for your son:

  1. Download the application form below.
  2. Collect a hard copy from the School.

Please note that applications close in September of the Grade 7 year.

Prospective pupils will be contacted for an interview. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. All applicants will be notified by post of the status of their application.

NOTE: The Application Form will not be dealt with until the administration fee is paid and all the relevant supporting documents have been submitted. The payment of the Administration Fee is to cover the costs of processing the application only.

The School reserves the right to institute legal action against parents who may well submit fraudulent information on, or with this application.

Download Application Form

For more information, contact the Admissions Secretary
Jocelyn Stevens
admissions@glenwoodhighschool.co.za

2024 School and Boarding Fees

Grade 8 2025

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LEVY (CDL):

The Capital Development Levy (CDL) of R5 000.00 is an ONCE OFF payment and payable UP FRONT before the start of the school year and is not subject to discount. Bursary and Fee Remission recipients will NOT be exempt from the payment of the CDL.

FULL FEE (includes Capital Development Levy of R5 000) R73,700.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Full fee payment before 28 February 2025 will qualify for the following discounts: R68,700.00

Less 5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT
(R65,265 less R3500 Acceptance Deposit)
R61,765.00

Less 3.5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS
R (R66,296 less R3500 Acceptance Deposit)
R62,796.00

*** SPECIAL DISCOUNT ***
(IF FULL FEES ARE PAID BEFORE MIDNIGHT 31 JANUARY 2025)

Less 7.5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) R60,048.00

Less 5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) R61,765.00

Note: Discounts only apply to full fee-paying pupils, not scholarship, bursary, fee remission pupils, or the capital development fund. The above-discounted amount EXCLUDES the CDL of R5000.00 as this is payable before the start of school. Discounts will not be processed unless the CDL has been paid in full. The Admission Deposit of R3500.00 due on acceptance to Glenwood High School has also been deducted from the
above fees for your convenience.

***PLEASE NOTE THE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LEVY (CDL) IS NON-REFUNDABLE***

 

DEBIT ORDER / EFT

TERMLY – before the start of each term
(R68,700 less R3500 Acceptance Deposit)
R16,300.00 per Term

MONTHLY – 11 months:
Debit order 15 Jan – 15 Dec (R68,700 less R3500 Acceptance Deposit)
R5,927.00 per Month

Note: If selecting this option, please ensure you have completed a Debit Order instruction form. The above payment amounts exclude the CDL of R5000.00 as this is payable before the start of school.

PLEASE NOTE: A facility for fee exemptions is in place on the application if relevant criteria applies.

Grade 9-12 (Current) 2025

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (CDL):
The Capital Development Fund (CDL) for existing Gr 12 pupils will remain an annual fee of R2000.00, payable upfront before the start of the school year, and is not subject to discount. Bursary and Fee Remission recipients will NOT be exempt from the payment of the CDF.

FULL FEE (includes Capital Development Levy of R2 000) R69,700.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Full fee payment before 28 February 2025 will qualify for the following discounts: R67,700.00

(R 67,700 less 5%) – Early payment: Cash or EFT R64,315.00

(R 67,700 less 3.5%) – Early payment: ALL CARDS R65,331.00

Note: Discounts only apply to full fee-paying pupils, not scholarship, bursary, fee remission pupils, or the capital development fund. The above-discounted amount EXCLUDES the CDF of R2000.00 as this is payable before the start of school.

*** SPECIAL DISCOUNT ***

(IF FULL FEES ARE PAID BEFORE MIDNIGHT 31 JANUARY 2025)

Less 7.5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT R62,623.00
Less 5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS R64,315.00

DEBIT ORDER / EFT
TERMLY – before the start of each term R16,925.00 per Term
MONTHLY – 11 months: Debit order 15 Jan – 15 Dec – R6,155.00 per month

Note: If selecting this option, please ensure you have completed a Debit Order instruction form. The above payment amounts exclude the CDL of R2000.00 as this is payable before the start of school.

GRADE 9 – 12 (NEW PUPILS) 2025

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LEVY (CDL):
The Capital Development Levy (CDL) of R5 000.00 is an ONCE OFF payment UP FRONT before the start of the school year and is not subject to discount. Bursary and Fee Remission recipients will NOT be exempt from the payment of the CDL.

FULL FEE (includes Capital Development Levy of R5 000) R72,700.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Full fee payment before 28 February 2025 will qualify for the following discounts: R67,700.00

Less 5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT R72,700 less R5000 (CDL) less R3500 (Admission Deposit) R60,815.00

Less 3.5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS R72,700 less R5000 (CDL) less R3500 (Admission Deposit) R61,831.00

Note: Discounts only apply to full fee-paying pupils, not scholarship, bursary, fee remission pupils, or the capital development levy. The above-discounted amount EXCLUDES the CDL of R5000.00 as this is payable before the start of school, along with the ADMISSION DEPOSIT of R3500.00 on acceptance to school.

*** SPECIAL DISCOUNT ***

(IF FULL FEES ARE PAID BEFORE MIDNIGHT 31 JANUARY 2025)

Less 7.5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) R59,123.00

Less 5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) R60,815.00

DEBIT ORDER / EFT TERMLY – before the start of each term (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) R16,050.00 per term

MONTHLY – 11 months: (less R3500 Acceptance Dep) Debit order 15 Jan – 15 Dec – R5,836.00 per month

Note: Please ensure you have completed a Debit Order instruction form if selecting this option The above payment amounts exclude the CDL of R5000.00 as this is payable before the start of school.

Boarding Fees 2025

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LEVY (CDL):
GR 8 and NEW: The Capital Development Levy (CDL) of R5 000.00 is an ONCE OFF payment and payable UPFRONT before the start of the school year and is not subject to discount. Bursary recipients will NOT be exempt from the payment of the CDL.

EXISTING BOARDERS:
The Capital Development Levy (CDL) for existing Gr 12 pupils will remain an annual fee of R2,000.00, payable upfront before the start of the school year, and is not subject to discount. Bursary recipients will NOT be exempt from the payment of the CDL.

ANNUAL BOARDING FEE:

FULL ANNUAL BOARDING FEE. Excludes CDL (see above) due up front.
R89,800.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Full fee payment before 28 February 2025 will qualify for the following discounts:
Less 5% – Early payment: Cash or EFT: R85,310.00
Less 3.5% – Early payment: ALL CARDS: R86,657.00

Note: Discounts only apply to full fee-paying pupils, not to scholarship, bursary, fee remission pupils, or the capital development fund. The above discounted amount EXCLUDES the CDL as this is payable before the start of school.

DEBIT ORDER / EFT
TERMLY – before the start of each term R22,450.00
Note: Please ensure you have completed a Debit Order instruction form if selecting this option. The above payment amounts exclude the CDL as this is payable before the start of school.

NOTE: BOARDING FEES FOR 2025 ARE PAYABLE BY TERM ONLY UP FRONT BEFORE THE START OF EACH TERM. BOYS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN IF THE FEES ARE NOT UP TO DATE FROM THE PREVIOUS TERM.

BANKING DETAILS FOR BOTH SCHOOL AND BOARDING FEES BELOW:

SCHOOL FEES

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST NATIONAL BANK

BRANCH CODE: 220226

ACC NO: 50710175338

REF: ADMIN NO./SURNAME, INITIAL                                    

 

BOARDING FEES

GIBSON HOUSE HOSTEL

ABSA BANK

BRANCH CODE: 632005

ACC NO: 1028902928

REF: ADMIN NO./SURNAME, INITIAL                                     

            

Boarding Fees 2023

R76 950.00

Scholarships

Glenwood High School offers a limited number of Scholarships recognizing outstanding achievement in Academics, Culture, and Sports, made possible by the generous contributions of our alumni. Eligible candidates are chosen based on the following criteria:

Academic scholarships are awarded to a select few of the top academic achievers at the end of their Grade 8 year.

Cultural scholarships are usually awarded retrospectively, based on the learner’s commitment and cultural talent evident during his Grade 9 year.

Sporting scholarships are awarded to a select few talented boys who are performing at a provincial (or higher) level.

For more information contact the Head of Recruitment, Mr Heinke van der Merwe – heinke@glenwoodhighschool.co.za

Download Scholarship Form

Transport

Bus tickets need to be purchased upfront for the month, and a ticket will be issued by the School. Please note that should boys not produce the bus ticket, they will not be allowed on the bus. As space is limited it is on a first-come, first-serve basis and once all tickets purchased for that month are sold, there will not be any tickets available until the following month. Should the bus not be filled, casual tickets can be purchased the day before the use of the bus, no ticket = no ride.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

PAYMENTS FOR BUS TICKETS CAN ONLY BE MADE VIA CARD OR CASH AT THE FINANCE OFFICE. YOU MAY COLLECT THE TICKET AT THE SAME TIME.

NO EFT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ANY BUS FEES RECEIVED BY EFT WILL BE ALLOCATED TO SCHOOL FEES.

NO TICKET WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL THE PAYMENT IS REFLECTING IN THE ACCOUNT, THEREFORE NO TRAVEL PERMITTED WITHOUT A TICKET.

The payments will be issued over an 11-month period, January and July will be half month payments, and February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November will be full monthly payments.

Glenwood runs a school bus service to the following areas:

AMANZIMTOTI BUS SERVICE – 2025

Glenwood High School runs a school bus service to Amanzimtoti as follows:

Seadoone: Departs Checkers 06h10. The afternoon departure is at 17h10, dropping off at the Total Garage, Beach Road and Seadoone Mall after 17h45 (Traffic depending).

Amanzimtoti: Departs from the Toti Civic Centre at 06h20. The afternoon departure is at 17h10, dropping off at the Total Garage, Beach Road and Seadoone Mall after 17h45 (Traffic depending).

Athlone Park: Departs from the Athlone Park Shopping Centre at 06h40. The afternoon departure is at 17h10, dropping off at the Shopping Centre after 17h45 (Traffic depending).

On the odd occasion that your son plays sports away from Glenwood and is going to return after 17h10, kindly make alternate transport arrangements as the bus cannot be delayed for one boy.

Bus tickets need to be purchased up front for the month, and a ticket will be issued by the School. Please note that should boys not produce the bus ticket, they will not be allowed on the bus. As space is limited it is on a first-come, first serve basis, and once all tickets purchased for that month
are sold, there will not be any tickets available until the following month.

Should the bus not be filled, casual tickets can be purchased the day before use of bus, no ticket = no ride.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1) Payments for tickets must be made at the school Finance Office by CASH or CARD.
The ticket will be issued at the time of purchase.
2) NO EFT payments for the purchase of bus tickets will be accepted. Should you make a payment by EFT, the funds will automatically be allocated to school fees.
3) The tickets are based over an 11-month period and payable as 9 full months and two half months (January and July – based on the school calendar). The bus service runs from January to November. December will be ad-hoc.

The cost of using this school bus service is as follows:

FULL MONTH HALF MONTH (Jan/Jul Only) CASUAL PER TRIP
R 1 280.00 R 640.00 R 50

IMPORTANT: This service is for PAYING pupils only and non-paying boys will not be allowed to travel on the bus.

In the past, we have experienced problems with morning delays due to pupils arriving late. If your son is not at the bus departure venue on time, the bus will not wait. The drivers have been given strict instructions on how to follow the procedure, and there are NO EXCEPTIONS.

LA LUCIA / DURBAN NORTH / MORNINGSIDE BUS SERVICE – 2025

Departs:

Bus will arrive at La Lucia Library at 06h00 and depart at 06h10 for Glenwood Old Boys (Riverside Club), depart at this location at 06h30, and drive to school via Lilian Ngoyi Road (Windermere Road), Morningside. It is estimated that he will reach the 1st stop on Windermere Road at 06h45 moving onto Sutton Park, Windermere Shopping Centre, departing at 06h50 making its way via Essenwood Road and Cowey Road to school. The
estimated time of arrival at school is 07h10.
The bus returns on the same route, leaving school at 17h10.

On the odd occasion that your son plays sports away from Glenwood and is going to return after 17h10, kindly make alternate transport arrangements as the bus cannot be delayed for one boy.

Bus tickets need to be purchased up front for the month, and a ticket will be issued by the School. Please note that should boys not produce the bus ticket, they will not be allowed on the bus. As space is limited it is on a first come, first serve basis and once all tickets purchased for that month are sold, there will not be any tickets available until the following month. Should the bus not be filled, casual tickets can be purchased the day before use of bus, no ticket = no ride.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1) Payments for tickets must be made at the school Finance Office by CASH or CARD. The ticket will be issued at the time of purchase.
2) NO EFT payments for the purchase of bus tickets will be accepted. Should you make a payment by EFT, the funds will automatically be allocated to school fees.
3) The tickets are based over an 11-month period and payable as 9 full months and two half months (January and July – based on the school calendar). The bus service runs from January to November. December will be ad-hoc.

The cost of using this school bus service is as follows:

AREA FULL MONTH HALF MONTH (Jan/Jul Only) CASUAL PER TRIP
La Lucia R 1140.00 R 570.00 R 50
Durban North R 1020.00 R 510.00 R 50
Morningside R 480.00 R 240.00 R 40

IMPORTANT: This service is for PAYING pupils only and non-paying boys will not be allowed to travel on the bus.

In the past, we have experienced problems with morning delays due to pupils arriving late. If your son is not at the bus departure venue on time, the bus will not wait. The drivers have been given strict instructions on how to follow the procedure, and there are NO EXCEPTIONS.

HIGHWAY / PINETOWN / DAWNCLIFFE BUS SERVICE – 2025

Glenwood High School runs a school bus service to Highway, Pinetown and Dawncliffe areas as follows:

Due to the high demand for this route and our limited space, we introduced two busses daily for the Pinetown route, however, please be aware that this is dependent on bus capacities and can be changed should we make changes to our fleet. Details below for departure/arrival times for Bus 1 and Bus 2 for the Pinetown route.

PINETOWN ROUTE:
1st bus: Departs from Shell Garage (Opp. Knowles Centre) Cnr St Johns Avenue & Bamboo Lane at 06h10 via Durban North — Estimated time of arrival at school at 07h30. Departs from school at 15h00 – 15h30 and will
only go as far as Pinetown

2nd bus: To assist with the overflow, the HW bus will arrive at approx. 06h20 but space is limited on this bus and therefore the majority will go on the earlier bus. Those boys that did not make it onto the 1st bus will only have to wait about 10 mins. Departs from school at 17h10 following the entire route back to Highway.

NB: ALL BOYS must be at the collection point before 06h10, the 1st bus will collect as many boys as possible and depart at 06h10. The second bus has limited space, and will arrive approx. 06h20 (the overflow boys will only have to wait 10 mins).

HIGHWAY/DAWNCLIFFE:
Departs from Shell Garage (opposite Oxford), Hillcrest at 06h00 and departs from the Shell Garage, Pioneer Road, Kloof at 06h15. Makes its way to Shell Garage (Opp. Knowles Centre) Cnr St Johns Avenue & Bamboo Lane, Pinetown to arrive at approx. 06h20 (See Pinetown route info above). It will then go onto Dawncliffe and depart from Blair Athol Off/Onramp (At old Westville Centre) at 06h35. The bus returns on the same route, leaving school at 17h10.
On the odd occasion that your son plays sports away from Glenwood and is going to return after 17h10, kindly make alternate transport arrangements as the bus cannot be delayed for one boy.
Bus tickets need to be purchased upfront for the month, and a ticket will be issued by the School. Please note that should boys not produce the bus ticket, they will not be allowed on the bus. As space is limited it is on a first come, first serve basis and once all tickets purchased for that month are sold, there will not be any tickets available until the following month. Should the bus not be filled, casual tickets can be purchased the day before the use of bus,
no ticket = no ride.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1) Payments for tickets must be made at the school Finance Office by CASH or CARD. The ticket will be issued at the time of purchase.
2) NO EFT payments for the purchase of bus tickets will be accepted. Should you make a payment by EFT, the funds will automatically be allocated to school fees.
3) The tickets are based over 11 months and payable as 9 full months and two half months (January and July – based on the school calendar). The bus service runs from January to November. December will be ad-hoc.

The cost of using this school bus service is as follows:

AREA FULL MONTH HALF MONTH (Jan/Jul Only) CASUAL PER TRIP
Highway R 1270.00 R 640.00 R 50
Pinetown R 1180.00 R 590.00 R 50
Dawncliffe R 1140.00 R 570.00 R 50

IMPORTANT: This service is for PAYING pupils only and non-paying boys will not be allowed to travel on the bus.

In the past, we have experienced problems with morning delays due to pupils arriving late. If your son is not at the bus departure venue on time, the bus will not wait. The drivers have been given strict instructions on how to follow the procedure, and there are NO EXCEPTIONS.