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Welbedene Secondary School
Risecliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Welbedene Secondary School is a public high school in Risecliff, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 020 learners and 35 educators, about 29.1 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, 96.2% of its 78 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.2% 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 | 79 | 53 | 67.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 51 | 63.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 78 | 75 | 96.2% | 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) | 1 020 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500295223 |
| Exam centre number | 5411135 |
Address and location
| Street address | 749 Road,riscliff Chatsworth,durban,4030 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 56584,chatsworth,4030 |
| Town | Risecliff |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Burlington |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500077 |
| 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 Welbedene Secondary School
Is Welbedene Secondary School a public or private school?
Welbedene Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Welbedene 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 Welbedene Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.2% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 67.1%, 2024 63.0%.
How many learners are at Welbedene Secondary School?
1 020 learners and 35 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Welbedene Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500295223. Its exam centre number is 5411135.
Where is Welbedene Secondary School?
749 Road,riscliff Chatsworth,durban,4030. It is in Risecliff, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 404 4420.
Schools near Welbedene Secondary School
Tyburn Primary School
Montford, KwaZulu-Natal 531 m
Risecliff Secondary School
Moorton, KwaZulu-Natal 579 m
92.5% matric 2025Dawnridge Primary School
Moorton, Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal 726 m
Highlands Primary School
Moorton, KwaZulu-Natal 846 m
Montarena Secondary School
Montford, KwaZulu-Natal 900 m
98.0% matric 2025Moorton Heights Primary School
Moorton, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Asoka Secondary School
Moorton, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
86.6% matric 2025Crestview Primary School
Arena Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.