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