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Welbedene Secondary School

Public secondary school · Risecliff, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Burlington circuit)

Welbedene Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Risecliff. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.2%.

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

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

1,020
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Welbedene 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 Welbedene Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 78 learners from Welbedene Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023795367.1%
2024815163.0%
2025787596.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411135.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Welbedene Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14535.7%
Mathematical Literacy674770.1%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences231773.9%
Accounting13430.8%
Business Studies754154.7%
Geography291965.5%
History1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Welbedene Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Welbedene Secondary School's 1,020; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Welbedene Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Welbedene Secondary School's 1,020; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welbedene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welbedene Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,020; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welbedene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welbedene Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,020, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welbedene Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,020; is a public primary school, a different phase than Welbedene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
749 Road, Riscliff Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 56584, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 404 4420
Website
welbedenesecondary.wixsite.com
Email
welbedenesec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500295223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welbedene 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 Welbedene Secondary School directly, on 031 404 4420 or by email at welbedenesec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Welbedene 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 Welbedene Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Welbedene Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Welbedene Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Welbedene Secondary School?
Welbedene Secondary School reported 1,020 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Welbedene Secondary School?
Yes, Welbedene 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 Welbedene Secondary School's matric results like?
Welbedene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 67.1% in 2023.
Is Welbedene Secondary School a public or private school?
Welbedene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Welbedene Secondary School?
You can call 031 404 4420 or email welbedenesec@gmail.com. It is located at 749 Road, Riscliff Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.