Public secondary school · Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Riverdene Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Riverdene Secondary School is a public secondary school in Newlands West. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 203 learners from Riverdene Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 96 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 135 | 125 | 92.6% |
| 2025 | 203 | 162 | 79.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411235.
Riverdene Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 94 | 76 | 80.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 23 | 18 | 78.3% |
| Life Sciences | 72 | 44 | 61.1% |
| Accounting | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 11 | 61.1% |
| Economics | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| Geography | 68 | 63 | 92.6% |
| History | 50 | 48 | 96.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 116 | 116 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Riverdene Secondary School 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 Riverdene Secondary School for its exact current amount.