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Aquadene Secondary School

Public secondary school · Aquadene, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

In Aquadene, Aquadene Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.4% pass rate.

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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
45
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

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314514398.6%
202417917597.8%
202519618795.4%

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics847892.9%
Mathematical Literacy959498.9%
Physical Sciences817187.7%
Life Sciences101101100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies565394.6%
Economics262596.2%
Geography2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Aquadene Secondary School.

  • 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

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. 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

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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.