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Buffelsdale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Buffelsdale, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Welcome to Buffelsdale Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Buffelsdale. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Buffelsdale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Buffelsdale. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

355
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Buffelsdale 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 Buffelsdale Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Buffelsdale Secondary School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023424095.2%
20243030100.0%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412406.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Buffelsdale Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6466.7%
Mathematical Literacy242187.5%
Physical Sciences6466.7%
Life Sciences141392.9%
Geography2020100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Buffelsdale Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffelsdale Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 355; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Buffelsdale Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffelsdale Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffelsdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Buffelsdale Secondary School's 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffelsdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffelsdale Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffelsdale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffelsdale Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 355; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Buffelsdale Secondary School's 100%.
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
12 Dahlia Place, Buffelsdale, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o.box 305, Tongaat, 4400
Telephone
032 944 4260
Email
buffelsdalesec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500112961

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buffelsdale 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 Buffelsdale Secondary School directly, on 032 944 4260 or by email at buffelsdalesec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buffelsdale 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 Buffelsdale Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Buffelsdale Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Buffelsdale Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Buffelsdale Secondary School?
Buffelsdale Secondary School reported 355 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Buffelsdale Secondary School?
Yes, Buffelsdale 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 Buffelsdale Secondary School's matric results like?
Buffelsdale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95.2% in 2023.
Is Buffelsdale Secondary School a public or private school?
Buffelsdale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buffelsdale Secondary School?
You can call 032 944 4260 or email buffelsdalesec@gmail.com. It is located at 12 Dahlia Place, Buffelsdale, Tongaat, 4400.