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Reservoir Hills Secondary School

Public secondary school · Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a public secondary school in Reservoir Hills. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.4%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Reservoir Hills Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Reservoir Hills, Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

604
Learners
23
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Reservoir Hills Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 78 learners from Reservoir Hills Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023666293.9%
2024636095.2%
2025787697.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412123.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Reservoir Hills Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201470.0%
Mathematical Literacy434093.0%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences454191.1%
Accounting262284.6%
Business Studies5252100.0%
History4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Reservoir Hills Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 604; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 97.4%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reservoir Hills Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Reservoir Hills Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reservoir Hills Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reservoir Hills Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 604; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 97.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
25 Shannon Drive, Reservoir Hills, Durban, 4090
Postal
P.o.box 65375, Reservoirhills, 4090
Telephone
031 262 6826
Email
rhss2012@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255115

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Reservoir Hills 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 Reservoir Hills Secondary School directly, on 031 262 6826 or by email at rhss2012@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Reservoir Hills Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Reservoir Hills Secondary School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
Reservoir Hills Secondary School reported 604 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
Yes, Reservoir Hills 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 Reservoir Hills Secondary School's matric results like?
Reservoir Hills Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. That's up from 93.9% in 2023.
Is Reservoir Hills Secondary School a public or private school?
Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
You can call 031 262 6826 or email rhss2012@gmail.com. It is located at 25 Shannon Drive, Reservoir Hills, Durban, 4090.