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Drakensberg Secondary School

Public secondary school · Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)

Welcome to Drakensberg Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Forderville. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82%.

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Drakensberg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Forderville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,090
Learners
37
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, Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Drakensberg Secondary School entered 161 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315012281.3%
202411010696.4%
202516113282.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211209.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Drakensberg Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics343088.2%
Mathematical Literacy777597.4%
Physical Sciences342985.3%
Life Sciences645382.8%
Business Studies423890.5%
Geography6060100.0%
History282796.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Drakensberg Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensberg Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,090; is a public primary school, a different phase than Drakensberg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensberg Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 1,090; is a public combined school, a different phase than Drakensberg Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Drakensberg Secondary School's 82%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensberg Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 1,090; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Drakensberg Secondary School's 82%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Drakensberg Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 1,090; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Drakensberg Secondary School's 82%).
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is a similar size to Drakensberg Secondary School, with 1,486 learners against 1,090; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.6% against Drakensberg Secondary School's 82%).
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
Verbena Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 164, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
073 260 9898
Email
dss@lantic.net
EMIS number
500123469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Secondary School directly, on 073 260 9898 or by email at dss@lantic.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Drakensberg Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Drakensberg Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Drakensberg Secondary School?
Drakensberg Secondary School reported 1,090 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Drakensberg Secondary School?
Yes, Drakensberg 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 Drakensberg Secondary School's matric results like?
Drakensberg Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.3% since 2023.
Is Drakensberg Secondary School a public or private school?
Drakensberg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drakensberg Secondary School?
You can call 073 260 9898 or email dss@lantic.net. It is located at Verbena Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.