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Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School

Public secondary school · Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School is a public secondary school in Reservoir Hills. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.9% pass rate.

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Located in Reservoir Hills, Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

874
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 115 matric candidates from Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315010872.0%
20241189681.4%
202511510893.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412105.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 94.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics654975.4%
Mathematical Literacy534177.4%
Physical Sciences373183.8%
Life Sciences786684.6%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies654467.7%
Geography444090.9%
History514894.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 874; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 874; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's 93.9%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 New Germany Road, Resevoir Hills, Durban, 4090
Postal
P.o.box 65888, Reservoirhills, 4090
Telephone
031 262 8252
Website
dradlsec.co.za
Email
admin@dradlsec.co.za
EMIS number
500123210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr A.d.lazarus 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 Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School directly, on 031 262 8252 or by email at dradlazarus@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School?
Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School reported 874 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School?
Yes, Dr A.d.lazarus 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 Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 72% in 2023.
Is Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr A.d.lazarus Secondary School?
You can call 031 262 8252 or email dradlazarus@gmail.com. It is located at 1 New Germany Road, Resevoir Hills, Durban, 4090.