Clydesdale Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Clydesdale Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Harry Gwala district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

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Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School entered 149 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	227	175	77.1%
2024	221	181	81.9%
2025	149	137	91.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313401.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	147	96	65.3%
Mathematical Literacy	74	71	95.9%
Physical Sciences	128	78	60.9%
Life Sciences	202	167	82.7%
Agricultural Sciences	58	55	94.8%
Accounting	19	15	78.9%
Business Studies	19	19	100.0%
Economics	19	19	100.0%
Geography	144	140	97.2%
History	74	72	97.3%
English First Additional Language	221	221	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School, 2,516 compared with 813; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.2% against Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's 91.9%).
Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School, 1,797 compared with 813; is a public primary school, a different phase than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School, 1,559 compared with 813; is a public combined school, a different phase than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's 813; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's 91.9%.
Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School, 1,419 compared with 813; is a public combined school, a different phase than Clydesdale Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's 91.9%.

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: Clydesdale, Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal: P.o.box 541, Umzimkulu, 3997
Telephone: 078 282 8288
EMIS number: 500424094

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Clydesdale Senior 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 Clydesdale Senior Secondary School directly, on 078 282 8288, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Clydesdale Senior 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 Clydesdale Senior Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?

On the numbers that are published, Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.9% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Clydesdale Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.

How big are the classes at Clydesdale Senior Secondary School?

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School reported 813 learners and 30 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 Clydesdale Senior Secondary School?

No. Clydesdale Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Clydesdale Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's up from 77.1% in 2023.

Is Clydesdale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Clydesdale Senior Secondary School?

You can call 078 282 8288. It is located at Clydesdale, Umzimkulu, 3297.