Public secondary school · Buffelsdale, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Buffelsdale Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Buffelsdale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Buffelsdale. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 40 | 95.2% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412406.
Buffelsdale Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Geography | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.