Dannhauser Secondary School

Dannhauser Secondary School is a public combined school in Palmietfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Amajuba education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 581 learners and 47 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.0% of its 101 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

99.0% of the school's 101 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	KwaZulu-Natal
2023	79	65	82.3%	86.4%
2024	96	96	100.0%	89.7%
2025	101	100	99.0%	90.6%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	1 581
Educators (2025)	47
Learners per educator	33.6 (province average 29.2)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	500119880
Exam centre number	5213103

Address and location

Street address	46 Main Street,dannhauser,3080
Postal address	P.O.Box 54,dannhauser,3080
Town	Palmietfontein
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Amajuba
Circuit	Normandien
Municipality	Dannhauser Local Municipality
Ward	52504002
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.