D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ngqeleni, Ntlaza. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

737

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School entered 127 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	105	99	94.3%
2024	106	96	90.6%
2025	127	116	91.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	27	17	63.0%
Mathematical Literacy	79	69	87.3%
Physical Sciences	27	18	66.7%
Life Sciences	69	62	89.9%
Geography	106	103	97.2%
History	79	76	96.2%
English First Additional Language	106	106	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.
Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.
Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.7% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.

Ntlaza

Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 737; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 91.3%.
Notintsila Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 455 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Tungweni Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 377 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; is a public combined school, a different phase than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Zanokhanyo Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 238 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; is a public combined school, a different phase than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Maqebevu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 208 learners against D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School for 2027

D Z Dumezweni Senior 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Zinduneni Location, Mcwebeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140, 5114
Postal: P O Box 54, Dtlaza, 5114
Telephone: 082 456 3348
EMIS number: 200400096

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 456 3348, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School the best school in Ntlaza?

On the numbers that are published, D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.3% is lower than CHIEF HENRY BOKLENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Ntlaza besides D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Ntlaza, including Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School reported 737 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

No. D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.3% since 2023.

Is D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact D Z Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?

You can call 082 456 3348. It is located at Zinduneni Location, Mcwebeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140, 5114.