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Waverley Secondary School

Public secondary school · Waverly, Dundonald, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Waverley Secondary School is a public secondary school in Waverly, Dundonald. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Waverley Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Waverly, Dundonald, Waverley Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

153
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Waverley Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Waverley Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 16 matric candidates from Waverley Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023222195.5%
20241616100.0%
20251616100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Waverley Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Waverley Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Waverley Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 153; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Waverley Secondary School's 100%.

Dundonald

And within Dundonald itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 782 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Waverley Secondary School's 100%.
  • Redhill Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waverley Secondary School, 572 compared with 153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lusushwana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 399 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Waverley Secondary School's 100%.
  • Esithembisweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 398 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cabangani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 264 learners against Waverley Secondary School's 153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waverley Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
Waverley Boarder, Dundonald, Ermelo, 2336
Postal
Po Box 838 Dundonald Dundonald 2336
Telephone
072 707 4006
EMIS number
800025239

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waverley 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 Waverley Secondary School directly, on 072 707 4006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waverley 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 Waverley Secondary School the best school in Dundonald?
On the numbers that are published, Waverley Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CHIEF S W NHLAPHO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.9%.
How many other schools are there in Dundonald besides Waverley Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Dundonald, including Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Waverley Secondary School?
Waverley Secondary School reported 153 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Waverley Secondary School?
Yes, Waverley 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 Waverley Secondary School's matric results like?
Waverley Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95.5% in 2023.
Is Waverley Secondary School a public or private school?
Waverley Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waverley Secondary School?
You can call 072 707 4006. It is located at Waverley Boarder, Dundonald, Ermelo, 2336.
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