Public combined school · Hillary, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 66 | 98.5% |
| 2024 | 67 | 66 | 98.5% |
| 2025 | 62 | 59 | 95.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411136.
That year, Werda School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Accounting | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 35 | 28 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.