Public secondary school · Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Drakensberg Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Drakensberg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Forderville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 122 | 81.3% |
| 2024 | 110 | 106 | 96.4% |
| 2025 | 161 | 132 | 82.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211209.
Drakensberg Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 77 | 75 | 97.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| Life Sciences | 64 | 53 | 82.8% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 38 | 90.5% |
| Geography | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
| History | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.