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Richem Secondary School is a Public Secondary School in Empangeni in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.

About Richem Secondary School Empangeni

Welcome to the esteemed Richem Secondary School, an integral pillar of the educational landscape in the vibrant community of Empangeni. Richem Secondary School is a bustling hub of intellectual growth and development for number of learners. These bright minds are guided, mentored, and nurtured by our dedicated faculty of teachers. Richem Secondary School is proud to operate under the aegis of the King Cetshwayo Education District, which serves as a beacon of educational excellence in the KZN province. Richem Secondary School is committed to fostering an environment conducive to learning, growth, and advancement for all our students.

Facts:

• Number of Learners: 844
• Number of Teachers: 39
• Education District: King Cetshwayo
• Sector: Public School
• Exam Number: 5113479

Fees

The fees for public schools in Kwazulu Natal can vary greatly depending on a number of factors including the specific school, the area, and the level of funding that the school receives from the government.

In South Africa, schools are categorized as either “fee-paying” or “no-fee” schools. “No-fee” schools are public schools that receive more funding from the government and do not charge school fees. These are typically in less affluent areas. “Fee-paying” schools, on the other hand, receive less funding from the government and charge school fees to cover the costs of providing education.

For fee-paying schools, the school governing body, which is made up of parents and staff, determines the school fees. These can range from a few thousand to several tens of thousands of South African rands per year. For example, in some cases, primary school fees might be around R1,000 to R5,000 per year, while high school fees could be R10,000 to R50,000 per year or even more. Again, these numbers can vary greatly and are only estimates.

In addition, there are also provisions in South African law to provide exemptions or reductions in school fees for parents who are unable to afford them. This is based on the combined annual income of the parents.

Richem Secondary School Matric Pass Rate 2024

Richem Secondary School has shown steady improvement in its matric pass rate over the past three years, culminating in an exceptional performance in 2024.

• 2022: 104 learners wrote, and 86 passed, achieving a 82.7% pass rate. 1 learner was progressed.
• 2023: The number of candidates increased to 127, with 115 passing, resulting in a 90.6% pass rate, an improvement of 7.9 percentage points from 2022. No progressed learners were recorded.
• 2024: The number of matriculants rose to 136, with 131 passing, leading to a 96.3% pass rate, a 5.7 percentage point increase from 2023. No progressed learners were recorded.

The Richem Secondary School matric pass rate in 2024 reached its highest at 96.3%, reflecting consistent progress and outstanding academic performance.

Subject Performance Report: Richem Secondary School (Centre Number: 5113479)

2024 Performance Overview

• Mathematics: 22 students wrote, with 20 passing, achieving 90.9%.
• Physical Sciences: 22 students wrote, with 18 passing, achieving 81.8%.
• Life Sciences: 98 students wrote, with 94 passing, achieving 95.9%.
• Accounting: 28 students wrote, with 27 passing, achieving 96.4%.
• Business Studies: 47 students wrote, with all 47 passing, achieving 100.0%.
• Economics: 30 students wrote, with all 30 passing, achieving 100.0%.
• Geography: 81 students wrote, with 70 passing, achieving 86.4%.
• History: 73 students wrote, with all 73 passing, achieving 100.0%.
• Mathematical Literacy: 63 students wrote, with 57 passing, achieving 90.5%.
• Agricultural Sciences: 38 students wrote, with 33 passing, achieving 86.8%.

2023 Performance Comparison

• Mathematics: 25 students wrote, with 23 passing, achieving 92.0%.
• Physical Sciences: 22 students wrote, with 18 passing, achieving 81.8%.
• Life Sciences: 94 students wrote, with 90 passing, achieving 95.7%.
• Accounting: 44 students wrote, with 33 passing, achieving 75.0%.
• Business Studies: 35 students wrote, with 34 passing, achieving 97.1%.
• Economics: 33 students wrote, with all 33 passing, achieving 100.0%.
• Geography: 63 students wrote, with 55 passing, achieving 87.3%.
• History: 62 students wrote, with 61 passing, achieving 98.4%.
• Mathematical Literacy: 65 students wrote, with 50 passing, achieving 76.9%.
• Agricultural Sciences: 33 students wrote, with 31 passing, achieving 93.9%.

Notable Trends

• Mathematics remained strong, with a slight decline from 92.0% in 2023 to 90.9% in 2024.
• Physical Sciences maintained consistent performance at 81.8%.
• Life Sciences showed a marginal improvement from 95.7% to 95.9%.
• Accounting improved significantly from 75.0% to 96.4%.
• Business Studies maintained strong performance, improving to 100.0%.
• Economics continued to achieve a perfect 100.0% pass rate.
• Geography experienced a slight decline from 87.3% to 86.4%.
• History improved to a perfect 100.0% pass rate, up from 98.4%.
• Mathematical Literacy saw a significant improvement from 76.9% to 90.5%.

Contact Details

• Tell: 0834751358
• Physical Address: Empangeni
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