Public secondary school · Rydalvale, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Phoenix Central circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Rydal Park Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Rydal Park Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rydalvale. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 82 | 71.3% |
| 2024 | 88 | 86 | 97.7% |
| 2025 | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412428.
Rydal Park Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 68 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
| Accounting | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 29 | 28 | 96.6% |
| History | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.