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Public high school
Drakensberg Secondary School
Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg Secondary School is a public high school in Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 090 learners and 37 educators, about 29.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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, 82.0% of its 161 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.0% of the school's 161 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 122 | 81.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 110 | 106 | 96.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 161 | 132 | 82.0% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 090 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 29.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500123469 |
Address and location
| Street address | Verbena Road,wembezi,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 164,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Forderville |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307010 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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.
Questions about Drakensberg Secondary School
Is Drakensberg Secondary School a public or private school?
Drakensberg Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Drakensberg Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Drakensberg Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.0% of its 161 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.3%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at Drakensberg Secondary School?
1 090 learners and 37 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Drakensberg Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500123469.
Where is Drakensberg Secondary School?
Verbena Road,wembezi,escourt,3310. It is in Forderville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 073 260 9898.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.