Sunnydale Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sunnydale Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sunnydale, Sunnydale Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

534

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sunnydale Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sunnydale Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 104 learners from Sunnydale Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	100	86	86.0%
2024	104	94	90.4%
2025	104	102	98.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113133.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sunnydale Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	39	27	69.2%
Mathematical Literacy	65	60	92.3%
Physical Sciences	36	27	75.0%
Life Sciences	36	33	91.7%
Accounting	17	12	70.6%
Business Studies	17	16	94.1%
Economics	17	15	88.2%
Geography	76	73	96.1%
History	51	51	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunnydale Senior Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's 98.1%).
Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunnydale Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Sunnydale Senior Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's 98.1%).
Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunnydale Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunnydale Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 23 Salberg Road, Sunnydale, Eshowe, 3815
Postal: P.o.box 165, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone: 035 474 1236
Website: sunnydaless.co.za
Email: sunnydale-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500278869

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sunnydale Senior 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 Sunnydale Senior Secondary School directly, on 035 474 1236 or by email at info@sunnydalesecondary.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Sunnydale Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Sunnydale Senior Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?

On the numbers that are published, Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.1% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Sunnydale Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.

How big are the classes at Sunnydale Senior Secondary School?

Sunnydale Senior Secondary School reported 534 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Sunnydale Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Sunnydale Senior 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 Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Sunnydale Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 86% in 2023.

Is Sunnydale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Sunnydale Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sunnydale Senior Secondary School?

You can call 035 474 1236 or email info@sunnydalesecondary.co.za. It is located at 23 Salberg Road, Sunnydale, Eshowe, 3815.