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Richards Bay Secondary School

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

Richards Bay Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Brackenham. Its last matric group achieved a 91.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Richards Bay Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Brackenham, Richards Bay Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

716
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 80 learners from Richards Bay Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023836679.5%
2024867384.9%
2025807391.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113458.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Richards Bay Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 91.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231669.6%
Mathematical Literacy383284.2%
Physical Sciences231460.9%
Life Sciences242187.5%
Business Studies402767.5%
Geography615691.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Richards Bay Secondary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Richards Bay Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 716; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Richards Bay Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Richards Bay Secondary School's 716; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richards Bay Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Richards Bay Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 716; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Richards Bay Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Richards Bay Secondary School's 716; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richards Bay Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Richards Bay Secondary School's 716; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richards Bay Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
22 No Via Davallia, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o.box 1574, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone
035 798 1159
Email
rbaysec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255411

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Secondary School directly, on 035 798 1159 or by email at Rbaysec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Richards Bay Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.3% 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 Richards Bay Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Richards Bay Secondary School?
Richards Bay Secondary School reported 716 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Richards Bay Secondary School?
Yes, Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Secondary School's matric results like?
Richards Bay Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79.5% in 2023.
Is Richards Bay Secondary School a public or private school?
Richards Bay Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richards Bay Secondary School?
You can call 035 798 1159 or email Rbaysec@gmail.com. It is located at 22 No Via Davallia, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900.