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Dunveria Secondary School

Public secondary school · Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Swayimane circuit)

In Raisethorpe, Dunveria Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.1%.

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

Dunveria Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Raisethorpe. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

862
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Dunveria 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 Dunveria Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 142 matric candidates from Dunveria Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231169884.5%
202412110486.0%
202514212890.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311209.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dunveria Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy10910495.4%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences715678.9%
Accounting242083.3%
Business Studies513058.8%
Geography988889.8%
History108108100.0%
English First Additional Language6666100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Dunveria Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Dunveria Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Dunveria Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Dunveria Secondary School's 862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dunveria Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Dunveria Secondary School's 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Dunveria Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Dunveria Secondary School's 862; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Dunveria Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Dunveria Secondary School, 1,640 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Dunveria Secondary School's 90.1%.
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
50 Rupar Crescent, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o.box 520, Lumxi, 3207
Telephone
033 391 4919
Email
dunveriasec.adm@gmail.com
EMIS number
500125023

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dunveria 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 Dunveria Secondary School directly, on 033 391 4919 or by email at dunveriasec.adm@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dunveria 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 Dunveria Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Dunveria Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.1% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Dunveria Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Dunveria Secondary School?
Dunveria Secondary School reported 862 learners and 30 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 Dunveria Secondary School?
Yes, Dunveria 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 Dunveria Secondary School's matric results like?
Dunveria Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's up from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Dunveria Secondary School a public or private school?
Dunveria Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dunveria Secondary School?
You can call 033 391 4919 or email dunveriasec.adm@gmail.com. It is located at 50 Rupar Crescent, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3207.