Public secondary school · Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Richardsbaai: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
High School Richardsbaai is a public secondary school serving families in and around Arboretum. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
High School Richardsbaai entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 178 | 95.7% |
| 2024 | 153 | 144 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 175 | 160 | 91.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113459.
High School Richardsbaai reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 90 | 71 | 78.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 70 | 57 | 81.4% |
| Life Sciences | 80 | 75 | 93.8% |
| Accounting | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Business Studies | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| History | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Richardsbaai 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 High School Richardsbaai for its exact current amount.