Public secondary school · Riverside, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Engwaqa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Riverside, Engwaqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Engwaqa Secondary School entered 56 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 58 | 86.6% |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313405.
That year, Engwaqa Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 52 | 50 | 96.2% |
| Accounting | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| History | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 52 | 52 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Engwaqa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.