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Risecliff Secondary School

Public secondary school · Moorton, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Risecliff Secondary School is a public secondary school in Moorton. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.5% pass rate.

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

602
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Risecliff 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 Risecliff Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Risecliff Secondary School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926772.8%
2024948792.6%
2025676292.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411129.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Risecliff Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy856475.3%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences323093.8%
Accounting3232100.0%
Business Studies675785.1%
Geography201785.0%
History201995.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Risecliff Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Risecliff Secondary School's 602; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Risecliff Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Risecliff Secondary School's 602; is a public primary school, a different phase than Risecliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risecliff Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 602; is a public primary school, a different phase than Risecliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Risecliff Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 602, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Risecliff Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 602; is a public primary school, a different phase than Risecliff Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
33 Blue Jill, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56516, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 9199
Email
risecliffsec@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500255892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Risecliff 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 Risecliff Secondary School directly, on 031 404 9199 or by email at risecliffsec@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Risecliff 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 Risecliff Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Risecliff Secondary School's 92.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Risecliff Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Risecliff Secondary School?
Risecliff Secondary School reported 602 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 Risecliff Secondary School?
Yes, Risecliff 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 Risecliff Secondary School's matric results like?
Risecliff Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. That's up from 72.8% in 2023.
Is Risecliff Secondary School a public or private school?
Risecliff Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Risecliff Secondary School?
You can call 031 404 9199 or email risecliffsec@telkomsa.net. It is located at 33 Blue Jill, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.