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Richem Secondary School

Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Richem Secondary School is a public secondary school in Empangeni. Its last matric group achieved a 93.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Empangeni, Richem Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

821
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Richem Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Richem Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Richem Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312711590.6%
202413613196.3%
202512311593.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113479.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Richem Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635790.5%
Mathematical Literacy7373100.0%
Physical Sciences383386.8%
Life Sciences817086.4%
Agricultural Sciences221881.8%
Accounting222090.9%
Business Studies989495.9%
Economics282796.4%
Geography4747100.0%
History3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Richem Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Richem Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 821; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Richem Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Richem Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richem Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Richem Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 821; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Richem Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Richem Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richem Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Richem Secondary School's 821; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richem 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
37 Sigma Empangeni Empangeni 3880
Telephone
035 772 2350
Website
richemsecondary.org.za
Email
info@richemsecondary.org.za
EMIS number
500491434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richem 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 Richem Secondary School directly, on 035 772 2350 or by email at admissions@richemsecondary.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richem 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 Richem Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Richem Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.5% 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 Richem Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Richem Secondary School?
Richem Secondary School reported 821 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Richem Secondary School?
Yes, Richem 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 Richem Secondary School's matric results like?
Richem Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.6% since 2023.
Is Richem Secondary School a public or private school?
Richem Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richem Secondary School?
You can call 035 772 2350 or email admissions@richemsecondary.org.za. It is located at 37 Sigma Empangeni Empangeni 3880.