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Dunveria Secondary School
Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal
Dunveria Secondary School is a public high school in Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 862 learners and 30 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 90.1% of its 142 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.1% of the school's 142 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 98 | 84.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 121 | 104 | 86.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 142 | 128 | 90.1% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 862 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500125023 |
| Exam centre number | 5311209 |
Address and location
| Street address | 50 Rupar Crescent,raisethorpe,pietermaritzburg,3207 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 520,lumxi,3207 |
| Town | Raisethorpe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Swayimane |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205030 |
| 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 Dunveria Secondary School
Is Dunveria Secondary School a public or private school?
Dunveria Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dunveria 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 5 school.
What is Dunveria Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.1% of its 142 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 84.5%, 2024 86.0%.
How many learners are at Dunveria Secondary School?
862 learners and 30 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Dunveria Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500125023. Its exam centre number is 5311209.
Where is Dunveria Secondary School?
50 Rupar Crescent,raisethorpe,pietermaritzburg,3207. It is in Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 391 4919.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.