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Reservoir Hills Secondary School
Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal
Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a public high school in Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 604 learners and 23 educators, about 26.3 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, 97.4% of its 78 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.4% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 62 | 93.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 63 | 60 | 95.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 78 | 76 | 97.4% | 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) | 604 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 26.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 96 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500255115 |
Address and location
| Street address | 25 Shannon Drive,reservoir Hills,durban,4090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 65375,reservoirhills,4090 |
| Town | Reservoir Hills |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kranskloof |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500023 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Reservoir Hills Secondary School
Is Reservoir Hills Secondary School a public or private school?
Reservoir Hills Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Reservoir Hills 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 Reservoir Hills Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.4% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.9%, 2024 95.2%.
How many learners are at Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
604 learners and 23 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500255115.
Where is Reservoir Hills Secondary School?
25 Shannon Drive,reservoir Hills,durban,4090. It is in Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 262 6826.
Schools near Reservoir Hills Secondary School
Reservoir Hills Primary School
Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Resmount Primary Schools
Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Hillgrove Secondary School
Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal 1.8 km
95.0% matric 2025Hillgrove Primary School
Hillgrove, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Etshelihle Public Primary School
3548 38th Avenue, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Paul Sykes Primary School
Earlisfield, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Hillview Primary School
Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Dr A.D.Lazarus Secondary School
Reservoir Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
93.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.