Aquadene Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Aquadene Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Aquadene Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Aquadene. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,049

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Aquadene Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Aquadene Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Aquadene Secondary School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	145	143	98.6%
2024	179	175	97.8%
2025	196	187	95.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113402.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Aquadene Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	84	78	92.9%
Mathematical Literacy	95	94	98.9%
Physical Sciences	81	71	87.7%
Life Sciences	101	101	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	19	19	100.0%
Accounting	14	14	100.0%
Business Studies	56	53	94.6%
Economics	26	25	96.2%
Geography	23	23	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Aquadene Secondary School's 1,049; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Aquadene Secondary School's 95.4%).
Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aquadene Secondary School, 2,166 compared with 1,049; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aquadene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Aquadene Secondary School's 1,049; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Aquadene Secondary School's 95.4%.
Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aquadene Secondary School, 1,763 compared with 1,049; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aquadene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aquadene Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 1,049; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aquadene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 6 No Via Ammania, Aquadene, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal: P.o.box 1192, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone: 035 798 1905
Email: aquadenesec@gmil.com
EMIS number: 500319902

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Aquadene Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Aquadene Secondary School directly, on 035 798 1905 or by email at aquadenesec@gmil.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Aquadene Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Aquadene Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?

On the numbers that are published, Aquadene Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.4% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Aquadene Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.

How big are the classes at Aquadene Secondary School?

Aquadene Secondary School reported 1,049 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Aquadene Secondary School?

Yes, Aquadene Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Aquadene Secondary School's matric results like?

Aquadene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's down from 98.6% in 2023.

Is Aquadene Secondary School a public or private school?

Aquadene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Aquadene Secondary School?

You can call 035 798 1905 or email aquadenesec@gmil.com. It is located at 6 No Via Ammania, Aquadene, Richards Bay, 3900.