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Dan Kutumela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (2 circuit)

Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bronkhorstspruit. Its last matric group achieved a 82.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dan Kutumela Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bronkhorstspruit, Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,658
Learners
52
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dan Kutumela Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dan Kutumela Secondary School entered 221 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319515780.5%
202421819187.6%
202522118382.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dan Kutumela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics533973.6%
Mathematical Literacy16613883.1%
Physical Sciences462963.0%
Life Sciences926873.9%
Accounting262388.5%
Business Studies815972.8%
Economics262388.5%
Geography13812288.4%
History929097.8%
English First Additional Language219219100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

5 other schools in Gauteng North district, for comparison against Dan Kutumela Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Dan Kutumela Secondary School, 2,668 compared with 1,658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Dan Kutumela Secondary School's 1,658; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Dan Kutumela Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Lesedi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,998 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.6% against Dan Kutumela Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Chokoe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,769 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,720 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bronkhorstspruit

And within Bronkhorstspruit itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,720 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Strauss Secondary School is a similar size to Dan Kutumela Secondary School, with 1,522 learners against 1,658; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Dan Kutumela Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Sihluziwe Primary School is a similar size to Dan Kutumela Secondary School, with 1,516 learners against 1,658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dan Kutumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lingitjhudu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dan Kutumela Secondary School, at 1,380 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Dan Kutumela Secondary School's 82.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dan Kutumela Secondary School for 2027

Because Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2, Mothibe Drive, Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit
Postal
P.o. Box 937 Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
013 591 7965
EMIS number
700211359

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dan Kutumela 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 Dan Kutumela Secondary School directly, on 013 591 7965, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dan Kutumela Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dan Kutumela Secondary School the best school in Bronkhorstspruit?
On the numbers that are published, Dan Kutumela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than LINGITJHUDU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bronkhorstspruit besides Dan Kutumela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bronkhorstspruit, including Bronkhorstspruit Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dan Kutumela Secondary School?
Dan Kutumela Secondary School reported 1,658 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Dan Kutumela Secondary School?
Yes, Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dan Kutumela Secondary School's matric results like?
Dan Kutumela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.5% since 2023.
Is Dan Kutumela Secondary School a public or private school?
Dan Kutumela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dan Kutumela Secondary School?
You can call 013 591 7965. It is located at 2, Mothibe Drive, Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit.
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