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Duck Ponds High School

School-confirmed · 4 Sep 2026
SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500123617

Daluxolo Str Sect. 1, Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal

547 learners 24:1 ratio Q4

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Type
Public secondary
Fees
No-fee school
Exam body
NSC

Matric: 85.6% of candidates passed in 2025 (184 of 215). Of the 158 comparable Quintile 4 schools in KwaZulu-Natal with 2025 results, 25 scored lower.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What does Duck Ponds High School say about itself?

Duck Ponds High is a government school in Madadeni, Newcastle. It was established in 1987. Since then it has produced a number of influential individuals who contribute positively to the community and the country. It is dedicated to excellence since it's inception. The school assists matriculants who did not pass their matric and those seeking to improve their results.

Curriculum
NSC
Language of instruction
English
Medium by phase
English
Affiliation
Christian
Founded
1987
Grades offered
Grade 8 – Grade 12
Typical class size (as stated by the school)
36
School hours
7h30-14h00
Principal
Mr MC Nyandeni

Subjects

MathematicsEconomicsLife OrientationMathematical LiteracyAccountingEnglish First Additional LanguageBusiness Studies

Sports & extramurals

NetballTennisSoccerAthletics
Aftercare: Not available
Boarding: Not available
Transport: Not available

Special-needs support

The school goes an extra mile in support of learners with special needs by following the special needs policy.

Official EMIS classification: SECONDARY SUBJECTS.

How do you apply to Duck Ponds High School?

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Application deadline: 2026-09-30

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Duck Ponds High School, in their own words

What does your school do uniquely well?

Supporting matriculants who repeat the grade

What kind of school is Duck Ponds High School?

Duck Ponds High School is a public secondary school in Daluxolo Str Sect. 1, within the Amajuba education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 547 enrolled learners and 23 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1.

It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. Among 148 Q4 Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal, it has fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 1064 Lot - Daluxolo Street, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951, and can be reached on 075 242 2826.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

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NSC Matric Results

85.6% of candidates passed in 2025 (184 of 215). Of the 158 comparable Quintile 4 schools in KwaZulu-Natal with 2025 results, 25 scored lower.

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2023
82.3%
218/265 passed
2024
79.8%
206/258 passed
2025
85.6%
184/215 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202382.3%
202479.8%
202585.6%
Pass rate distribution: Quintile 4 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 93% Utrecht High School: 62.1%Ezakheni High School: 66.7%Amazulu High School: 67.9%Mziwamandla High School: 71.6%Eminyezaneni Senior Secondary School: 73.1%Edendale Technical High School: 77.3%Reunion Secondary School: 77.3%Kwamathanda High School: 78.6%Zwelethu High School: 78.7%Georgenau Combined School: 79.3%Glenhills Secondary School: 79.4%Mehlokazulu Secondary School: 80.4%Crossmoor Secondary School: 81.1%Sikhulangemfundo Secondary School: 81.3%Lizwi High School: 81.8%Aj Mwelase Senior Secondary School: 81.8%Drakensberg Secondary School: 82.0%Hlalanathi High School: 83.3%Umkomaas Secondary School: 83.3%Qhilika High School: 84.0%North Coast Agricultural College: 84.3%Phembisizwe High School: 84.9%Harding Secondary School: 85.1%Isipingo Secondary School: 85.2%Ziphakamiseni High School: 85.4%Duck Ponds High School: 85.6%Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School: 86.2%Sivanada Technical High School: 86.3%Asoka Secondary School: 86.6%Masibumbane High School: 86.6%Sukuma Comprehensive School: 86.9%Wyebank Secondary School: 87.2%Wartburg-Kirchdorf School: 87.2%Darnall Secondary School: 87.3%Eastwood Secondary School: 87.3%Weston Agricultural College: 87.5%Ekukhuleni Secondary School: 87.7%Newhaven Secondary School: 87.8%Ikhandlela High School: 88.1%Zwelithini High School: 88.6%Estcourt High School: 88.7%Khanyanjalo Secondary School: 89.0%Ikhwezi High School: 89.2%Ilanga Secondary School: 89.3%Estcourt Secondary School: 89.3%Mt Currie Senior Secondary School: 89.4%Umlazi Comtech High School: 89.4%M.L Sultan Glencoe Secondary School: 89.6%Fundokuhle Secondary School: 89.7%Gamalakhe Commercial High School: 89.8%Siqongweni Secondary School: 89.8%Effingham Secondary School: 89.8%Gcwalulwazi High School: 90.0%Sea Cow Lake Secondary School: 90.4%Tholokuhle High School: 90.5%Hillview Secondary School: 90.6%Stanger South Secondary School: 90.7%Ntee High School: 91.3%Brindhavan Secondary School: 91.3%Khula High School: 91.4%Ndengetho High School: 91.6%Sabela Senior Secondary School: 91.8%Sehole Combined School: 91.9%Sekusile Secondary School: 92.1%Gwejobomvu S.S. School: 92.1%Dlangezwa High School: 92.2%Bethamoya Senior Secondary School: 92.3%Zwelibanzi High School: 92.4%Stanger Secondary School: 92.6%Umthombo Senior Secondary School: 92.6%Siyamukela High School: 92.7%Trenance Park Secondary School: 92.7%King Shaka High School: 92.7%Gelofte Skool: 92.9%Enaleni High School: 92.9%Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School: 92.9%Tongaat Secondary School: 93.0%J E Ndlovu High School: 93.2%Ndengezi Intermediate School: 93.3%Stanger High School: 93.4%Buhlebemfundo Secondary School: 93.4%Richem Secondary School: 93.5%Zamazulu Secondary School: 93.5%Zwelihle Senior Secondary School: 93.5%Mdumiseni High School: 93.7%Thanduyise High School: 93.8%Glenhaven Secondary School: 93.8%Kwamakhutha Comprehensive High School: 93.8%Okumhlophe Secondary School: 93.8%Birdswood Secondary School: 93.9%Kwamgaga High School: 93.9%Imbilane High School: 94.0%Galeni High School: 94.2%Osizweni High School: 94.3%Cool Air Secondary School: 94.4%Hoërskool Sarel Cilliers High School: 94.4%Khombindlela High School: 94.6%Umlazi Senior Secondary School: 94.9%Fairbreeze Secondary School: 95.2%Mountview Secondary School: 95.2%Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School: 95.2%Ekwazini High School: 95.2%Port Shepstone Secondary School: 95.4%Nansindlela Combined School: 95.5%Masakhaneni High School: 95.5%Greytown Secondary School: 95.5%Lamontville High School: 95.6%Swelihle High School: 95.7%Igugulabasha High School: 95.8%Zeph Dhlomo High School: 95.9%Ganges Secondary School: 95.9%Siyathuthuka Secondary School: 96.2%Umfolozi High School: 96.2%Welbedene Secondary School: 96.2%Tshelenkosi Secondary School: 96.7%Sithengile Secondary School: 96.8%Umlazi Commercial High School: 96.9%Bhekisisa High School: 97.0%Adams College: 97.2%Umdlamfe High School: 97.7%Umkhumbi High School: 97.7%Nsikayendlu High School: 97.7%Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School: 97.8%Montarena Secondary School: 98.0%Sunnydale Senior Secondary School: 98.1%Newlands East Secondary School: 98.2%Hoërskool Pionier: 98.4%Tisand Technical High School: 98.5%Ziphembeleni Secondary School: 98.5%Sidelile High School: 98.5%Inhlakanipho High School: 98.6%Zibukezulu Technical High School: 98.6%Sishosonke High School: 98.6%King Bhekuzulu College: 98.8%Dannhauser Secondary School: 99.0%Greytown High School: 99.0%Ferndale Secondary School: 99.1%Mzuvele High School: 99.2%Belverton Secondary School: 99.3%Phendukani Full Service High School: 99.4%Isibonelo High School: 99.4%Igagasi High School: 99.5%Velabahleke High School: 99.6%Ixopo High School: 100.0%Stanger M.L. Sultan Secondary School: 100.0%Ubambiswano High School: 100.0%Khethokuhle Secondary School: 100.0%Dr. J.L. Dube High School: 100.0%Howick Secondary School: 100.0%Bonela Secondary School: 100.0%Mafumbuka Secondary School: 100.0%Menzi High School: 100.0%Ndukwenhle High School: 100.0%Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School: 100.0%Vukuzakhe High School: 100.0%Steadville Secondary School: 100.0%James Nxumalo Agricultural High School: 100.0%Pongola Akademie Gekombineerd: 100.0%Hoër Landbouskool Vryheid: 100.0%This school: 85.6% This school

85.6% pass rate in 2025. 25 Quintile 4 schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 133 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits: half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 4 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Utrecht High School62.1%
Ezakheni High School66.7%
Amazulu High School67.9%
Mziwamandla High School71.6%
Eminyezaneni Senior Secondary School73.1%
Edendale Technical High School77.3%
Reunion Secondary School77.3%
Kwamathanda High School78.6%
Zwelethu High School78.7%
Georgenau Combined School79.3%
Glenhills Secondary School79.4%
Mehlokazulu Secondary School80.4%
Crossmoor Secondary School81.1%
Sikhulangemfundo Secondary School81.3%
Lizwi High School81.8%
Aj Mwelase Senior Secondary School81.8%
Drakensberg Secondary School82.0%
Hlalanathi High School83.3%
Umkomaas Secondary School83.3%
Qhilika High School84.0%
North Coast Agricultural College84.3%
Phembisizwe High School84.9%
Harding Secondary School85.1%
Isipingo Secondary School85.2%
Ziphakamiseni High School85.4%
Duck Ponds High School (this school)85.6%
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School86.2%
Sivanada Technical High School86.3%
Asoka Secondary School86.6%
Masibumbane High School86.6%
Sukuma Comprehensive School86.9%
Wyebank Secondary School87.2%
Wartburg-Kirchdorf School87.2%
Darnall Secondary School87.3%
Eastwood Secondary School87.3%
Weston Agricultural College87.5%
Ekukhuleni Secondary School87.7%
Newhaven Secondary School87.8%
Ikhandlela High School88.1%
Zwelithini High School88.6%
Estcourt High School88.7%
Khanyanjalo Secondary School89.0%
Ikhwezi High School89.2%
Ilanga Secondary School89.3%
Estcourt Secondary School89.3%
Mt Currie Senior Secondary School89.4%
Umlazi Comtech High School89.4%
M.L Sultan Glencoe Secondary School89.6%
Fundokuhle Secondary School89.7%
Gamalakhe Commercial High School89.8%
Siqongweni Secondary School89.8%
Effingham Secondary School89.8%
Gcwalulwazi High School90.0%
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School90.4%
Tholokuhle High School90.5%
Hillview Secondary School90.6%
Stanger South Secondary School90.7%
Ntee High School91.3%
Brindhavan Secondary School91.3%
Khula High School91.4%
Ndengetho High School91.6%
Sabela Senior Secondary School91.8%
Sehole Combined School91.9%
Sekusile Secondary School92.1%
Gwejobomvu S.S. School92.1%
Dlangezwa High School92.2%
Bethamoya Senior Secondary School92.3%
Zwelibanzi High School92.4%
Stanger Secondary School92.6%
Umthombo Senior Secondary School92.6%
Siyamukela High School92.7%
Trenance Park Secondary School92.7%
King Shaka High School92.7%
Gelofte Skool92.9%
Enaleni High School92.9%
Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School92.9%
Tongaat Secondary School93.0%
J E Ndlovu High School93.2%
Ndengezi Intermediate School93.3%
Stanger High School93.4%
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School93.4%
Richem Secondary School93.5%
Zamazulu Secondary School93.5%
Zwelihle Senior Secondary School93.5%
Mdumiseni High School93.7%
Thanduyise High School93.8%
Glenhaven Secondary School93.8%
Kwamakhutha Comprehensive High School93.8%
Okumhlophe Secondary School93.8%
Birdswood Secondary School93.9%
Kwamgaga High School93.9%
Imbilane High School94.0%
Galeni High School94.2%
Osizweni High School94.3%
Cool Air Secondary School94.4%
Hoërskool Sarel Cilliers High School94.4%
Khombindlela High School94.6%
Umlazi Senior Secondary School94.9%
Fairbreeze Secondary School95.2%
Mountview Secondary School95.2%
Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School95.2%
Ekwazini High School95.2%
Port Shepstone Secondary School95.4%
Nansindlela Combined School95.5%
Masakhaneni High School95.5%
Greytown Secondary School95.5%
Lamontville High School95.6%
Swelihle High School95.7%
Igugulabasha High School95.8%
Zeph Dhlomo High School95.9%
Ganges Secondary School95.9%
Siyathuthuka Secondary School96.2%
Umfolozi High School96.2%
Welbedene Secondary School96.2%
Tshelenkosi Secondary School96.7%
Sithengile Secondary School96.8%
Umlazi Commercial High School96.9%
Bhekisisa High School97.0%
Adams College97.2%
Umdlamfe High School97.7%
Umkhumbi High School97.7%
Nsikayendlu High School97.7%
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School97.8%
Montarena Secondary School98.0%
Sunnydale Senior Secondary School98.1%
Newlands East Secondary School98.2%
Hoërskool Pionier98.4%
Tisand Technical High School98.5%
Ziphembeleni Secondary School98.5%
Sidelile High School98.5%
Inhlakanipho High School98.6%
Zibukezulu Technical High School98.6%
Sishosonke High School98.6%
King Bhekuzulu College98.8%
Dannhauser Secondary School99.0%
Greytown High School99.0%
Ferndale Secondary School99.1%
Mzuvele High School99.2%
Belverton Secondary School99.3%
Phendukani Full Service High School99.4%
Isibonelo High School99.4%
Igagasi High School99.5%
Velabahleke High School99.6%
Ixopo High School100.0%
Stanger M.L. Sultan Secondary School100.0%
Ubambiswano High School100.0%
Khethokuhle Secondary School100.0%
Dr. J.L. Dube High School100.0%
Howick Secondary School100.0%
Bonela Secondary School100.0%
Mafumbuka Secondary School100.0%
Menzi High School100.0%
Ndukwenhle High School100.0%
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School100.0%
Vukuzakhe High School100.0%
Steadville Secondary School100.0%
James Nxumalo Agricultural High School100.0%
Pongola Akademie Gekombineerd100.0%
Hoër Landbouskool Vryheid100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023543768.5%
Accounting2024635181.0%
Business Studies2023685276.5%
Business Studies2024716287.3%
Economics2023494285.7%
Economics2024595389.8%
English First Additional Language2023266266100.0%
English First Additional Language202425825799.6%
Geography202321118688.2%
Geography202419617388.3%
History202311911193.3%
History2024999899.0%
Life Sciences202320413666.7%
Life Sciences202418812868.1%
Mathematical Literacy202315913484.3%
Mathematical Literacy202414913489.9%
Mathematics20231076358.9%
Mathematics20241105247.3%
Physical Sciences2023938288.2%
Physical Sciences20241017776.2%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Duck Ponds High School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals, so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

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As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

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1064 Lot - Daluxolo Street, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951EMIS
0752422826School
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duckpondshigh.gov.za

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What other schools are near Duck Ponds High School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Ikhwezi High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
725 learners 24 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Madadeni · 0.4km away
Mbalenhle Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
327 learners 14 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Madadeni · 0.7km away
Vumelani Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,415 learners 38 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools

Amajuba · 0.7km away
Vukani Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
297 learners 13 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Newcastle · 0.8km away
Siyamukela High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,447 learners 47 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

Amajuba · 1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 4.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Duck Ponds High School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Ikhwezi High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
725 learners 24 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Madadeni
Siyamukela High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,447 learners 47 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

Amajuba
Sekusile Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
668 learners 20 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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