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High School Richardsbaai

Public secondary school · Arboretum, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

In Arboretum, High School Richardsbaai operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91.4% pass rate.

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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.

997
Learners
55
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318617895.7%
202415314494.1%
202517516091.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113459.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Richardsbaai reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics907178.9%
Mathematical Literacy6464100.0%
Physical Sciences705781.4%
Life Sciences807593.8%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies363391.7%
Geography1919100.0%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how High School Richardsbaai compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against High School Richardsbaai's 997; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against High School Richardsbaai's 91.4%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richardsbaai, 2,166 compared with 997; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richardsbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against High School Richardsbaai's 997; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against High School Richardsbaai's 91.4%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richardsbaai, 1,763 compared with 997; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richardsbaai; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richardsbaai, 1,742 compared with 997; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richardsbaai; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Corner Of Weerichardia And Essenwood Aboretum Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1007, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone
035 789 3201
Email
hoofpa@hsrb.org.za
EMIS number
500255448

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Richardsbaai?
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 High School Richardsbaai directly, on 035 789 3201 or by email at hoofpa@hsrb.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Richardsbaai?
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 High School Richardsbaai the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, High School Richardsbaai's matric pass rate of 91.4% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides High School Richardsbaai?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at High School Richardsbaai?
High School Richardsbaai reported 997 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 High School Richardsbaai?
Yes, High School Richardsbaai 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 High School Richardsbaai's matric results like?
High School Richardsbaai's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's down from 95.7% in 2023.
Is High School Richardsbaai a public or private school?
High School Richardsbaai is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Richardsbaai?
You can call 035 789 3201 or email hoofpa@hsrb.org.za. It is located at Corner Of Weerichardia And Essenwood Aboretum Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900.