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Dannhauser Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Normandien circuit)

In Amajuba district, Dannhauser Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dannhauser Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dannhauser Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Amajuba district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,581
Learners
47
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, Dannhauser 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 Dannhauser Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 101 learners from Dannhauser Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 99% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023796582.3%
20249696100.0%
202510110099.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213103.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dannhauser Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383592.1%
Mathematical Literacy585798.3%
Physical Sciences3838100.0%
Life Sciences727198.6%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies585594.8%
Geography8181100.0%
History2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Dannhauser Secondary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is a similar size to Dannhauser Secondary School, with 2,071 learners against 1,581; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dannhauser Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dannhauser Secondary School, at 1,921 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Dannhauser Secondary School's 99%).
  • Phendukani Full Service High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dannhauser Secondary School, at 1,852 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Dannhauser Secondary School's 99%).
  • Esididini Primary School is a similar size to Dannhauser Secondary School, with 1,771 learners against 1,581; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dannhauser Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is a similar size to Dannhauser Secondary School, with 1,761 learners against 1,581; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dannhauser 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
46 Main Street, Dannhauser, 3080
Postal
P.o.box 54, Dannhauser, 3080
Telephone
034 621 3954
Email
dannhausersec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500119880

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dannhauser 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 Dannhauser Secondary School directly, on 034 621 3954 or by email at dannhausersec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dannhauser 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 Dannhauser Secondary School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Dannhauser Secondary School's matric pass rate of 99% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Dannhauser Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Dannhauser Secondary School?
Dannhauser Secondary School reported 1,581 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dannhauser Secondary School?
Yes, Dannhauser 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 Dannhauser Secondary School's matric results like?
Dannhauser Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. That's up from 82.3% in 2023.
Is Dannhauser Secondary School a public or private school?
Dannhauser Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dannhauser Secondary School?
You can call 034 621 3954 or email dannhausersec@gmail.com. It is located at 46 Main Street, Dannhauser, 3080.