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Rydal Park Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rydalvale, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)

Welcome to Rydal Park Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Rydalvale. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Rydal Park Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rydalvale. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

621
Learners
23
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Rydal Park 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 Rydal Park Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 61 matric candidates from Rydal Park Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231158271.3%
2024888697.7%
20256161100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412428.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rydal Park Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201785.0%
Mathematical Literacy6868100.0%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences434297.7%
Accounting242291.7%
Geography292896.6%
History1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Rydal Park Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rydal Park Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 621; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Rydal Park Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rydal Park Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rydal Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Rydal Park Secondary School's 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rydal Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rydal Park Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rydal Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rydal Park Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 621; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Rydal Park Secondary School's 100%.
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
Corner Of Longbury And Drive, Abervale Road Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Postal
P.o.box 60364, Phoenix, 4068
Telephone
031 507 1442
Email
rydalpark.secondaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500256817

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rydal Park 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 Rydal Park Secondary School directly, on 031 507 1442 or by email at rydalpark.secondaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rydal Park 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 Rydal Park Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Rydal Park Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Rydal Park Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Rydal Park Secondary School?
Rydal Park Secondary School reported 621 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Rydal Park Secondary School?
Yes, Rydal Park 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 Rydal Park Secondary School's matric results like?
Rydal Park Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 71.3% in 2023.
Is Rydal Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Rydal Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rydal Park Secondary School?
You can call 031 507 1442 or email rydalpark.secondaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Of Longbury And Drive, Abervale Road Phoenix, Durban, 4068.