Aquadene Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Aquadene Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Aquadene Secondary School provides education to learners in Aquadene, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the King Cetshwayo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1049 learners were enrolled, taught by 45 educators at a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aquadene Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Aquadene Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Aquadene Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aquadene Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,049 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aquadene Secondary School is situated in Aquadene, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 6 No Via Ammania, Aquadene, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1192, Richardsbay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
Aquadene Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aquadene Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Aquadene Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
6 No Via Ammania, Aquadene, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o. Box 1192, Richardsbay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 798 1905Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500319902
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.