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Riverdene Secondary School

Public secondary school · Newlands West, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Welcome to Riverdene Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Newlands West. Its last matric group achieved a 79.8% pass rate.

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Riverdene Secondary School is a public secondary school in Newlands West. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,366
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231209680.0%
202413512592.6%
202520316279.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411235.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Riverdene Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272696.3%
Mathematical Literacy947680.9%
Physical Sciences231878.3%
Life Sciences724461.1%
Accounting11763.6%
Business Studies181161.1%
Economics201260.0%
Geography686392.6%
History504896.0%
English First Additional Language116116100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Riverdene Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,366; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Riverdene Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riverdene Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,366; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverdene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverdene Secondary School, at 1,912 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverdene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Riverdene Secondary School, at 1,897 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is a similar size to Riverdene Secondary School, with 1,887 learners against 1,366; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riverdene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
317 Riverdene Drive, Newlands West, Marbleray, 4035
Postal
P.o.box 76252, Marbleray, 4035
Telephone
031 578 5765
Email
riverdenesecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255966

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riverdene 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 Riverdene Secondary School directly, on 031 578 5765 or by email at riverdenesecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Riverdene Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Riverdene Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Riverdene Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.8% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Riverdene Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Riverdene Secondary School?
Riverdene Secondary School reported 1,366 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Riverdene Secondary School?
Yes, Riverdene 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 Riverdene Secondary School's matric results like?
Riverdene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80% since 2023.
Is Riverdene Secondary School a public or private school?
Riverdene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riverdene Secondary School?
You can call 031 578 5765 or email riverdenesecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 317 Riverdene Drive, Newlands West, Marbleray, 4035.