Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Oswalds Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
St Oswalds Secondary School is a public secondary school in Amajuba district. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 121 learners from St Oswalds Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 127 | 91.4% |
| 2024 | 158 | 149 | 94.3% |
| 2025 | 121 | 121 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213232.
St Oswalds Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 55 | 46 | 83.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 106 | 102 | 96.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 25 | 62.5% |
| Life Sciences | 92 | 83 | 90.2% |
| Accounting | 37 | 28 | 75.7% |
| Business Studies | 98 | 95 | 96.9% |
| Geography | 125 | 119 | 95.2% |
| History | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, St Oswalds 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 St Oswalds Secondary School for its exact current amount.