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Richem Secondary School
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Richem Secondary School is a public high school in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 821 learners and 48 educators, about 17.1 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 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, 93.5% of its 123 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.5% of the school's 123 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 115 | 90.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 136 | 131 | 96.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 123 | 115 | 93.5% | 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 |
| Learners (2025) | 821 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 17.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 118 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500491434 |
| Exam centre number | 5113479 |
Address and location
| Street address | 37 Sigma Empangeni Empangeni 3880 |
|---|---|
| Town | Empangeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ngwelezane |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802009 |
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 Richem Secondary School
Is Richem Secondary School a public or private school?
Richem Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Richem 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 Richem Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.5% of its 123 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 90.6%, 2024 96.3%.
How many learners are at Richem Secondary School?
821 learners and 48 educators (about 17.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Richem Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500491434. Its exam centre number is 5113479.
Where is Richem Secondary School?
37 Sigma Empangeni Empangeni 3880. It is in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 772 2350.
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94.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.