Public secondary school · Wembezi Township, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Drakensberg Comprehensive High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Wembezi Township, Drakensberg Comprehensive High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 124 learners from Drakensberg Comprehensive High School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% |
| 2024 | 116 | 96 | 82.8% |
| 2025 | 124 | 112 | 90.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211208.
That year, Drakensberg Comprehensive High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 31 | 81.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 50 | 83.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 20 | 55.6% |
| Life Sciences | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Accounting | 45 | 8 | 17.8% |
| Business Studies | 61 | 51 | 83.6% |
| Economics | 45 | 31 | 68.9% |
| Geography | 50 | 48 | 96.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Drakensberg Comprehensive High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.