Public secondary school · Overport, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ridge Park College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ridge Park College is a public secondary school in Overport. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Ridge Park College entered 213 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 195 | 185 | 94.9% |
| 2024 | 211 | 204 | 96.7% |
| 2025 | 213 | 207 | 97.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411234.
Ridge Park College reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 111 | 85 | 76.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 102 | 100 | 98.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 55 | 46 | 83.6% |
| Life Sciences | 121 | 116 | 95.9% |
| Accounting | 79 | 75 | 94.9% |
| Business Studies | 115 | 113 | 98.3% |
| Economics | 46 | 44 | 95.7% |
| Geography | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| History | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ridge Park College 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 Ridge Park College for its exact current amount.