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Werda School

Public combined school · Hillary, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Werda School is a public combined school based in Hillary. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.2% pass rate.

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

In Hillary, Werda School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

609
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Werda School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Werda School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 62 matric candidates from Werda School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023676698.5%
2024676698.5%
2025625995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411136.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Werda School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy4343100.0%
Physical Sciences201995.0%
Life Sciences353497.1%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies352880.0%
Geography4848100.0%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Werda School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Werda School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Werda School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Werda School's 95.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Werda School's 609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Werda School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Werda School, 1,912 compared with 609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Werda School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Werda School, 1,897 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Werda School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Werda School, 1,887 compared with 609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Werda 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
90 Parkside Road, Hillary X, Durban, 4055
Postal
Private Bag X 04, Malvern, Queensburgh, 4094
Telephone
031 464 7801
Website
werda.co.za
Email
admin@werda.co.za
EMIS number
500295519

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Werda 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 Werda School directly, on 031 464 7801 or by email at admin@werda.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Werda 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Werda School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Werda School's 95.2% 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 Werda School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Werda School?
Werda School reported 609 learners and 36 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 Werda School?
Yes, Werda 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 Werda School's matric results like?
Werda School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's down from 98.5% in 2023.
Is Werda School a public or private school?
Werda School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Werda School?
You can call 031 464 7801 or email admin@werda.co.za. It is located at 90 Parkside Road, Hillary X, Durban, 4055.