Public secondary school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Chief Dumile Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Bizana, Chief Dumile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Chief Dumile Secondary School entered 272 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 248 | 219 | 88.3% |
| 2024 | 179 | 166 | 92.7% |
| 2025 | 272 | 224 | 82.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Chief Dumile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 83 | 55 | 66.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 96 | 91 | 94.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | 46 | 92.0% |
| Life Sciences | 83 | 71 | 85.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 106 | 100 | 94.3% |
| Accounting | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| Business Studies | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 69 | 64 | 92.8% |
| Geography | 72 | 65 | 90.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 179 | 179 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Chief Dumile Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Chief Dumile Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.