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Dick Ndlovu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Zwelibomvu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

In Zwelibomvu, Dick Ndlovu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.1%.

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

Dick Ndlovu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zwelibomvu. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

938
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dick Ndlovu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 111 matric candidates from Dick Ndlovu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023976466.0%
2024807188.8%
202511110090.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412104.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dick Ndlovu Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221045.5%
Mathematical Literacy585289.7%
Physical Sciences221986.4%
Life Sciences452964.4%
Accounting4375.0%
Business Studies211571.4%
Economics211571.4%
Geography393692.3%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language807998.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Dick Ndlovu Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's 90.1%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dick Ndlovu Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's 90.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Contact and location

Address
1 Old Richmond Road, Kwazwelibomvu, Pinetown, 3600
Postal
P.o.box 1366, Pinetown, 3600
Telephone
072 702 5594
Email
dickndlovuhighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500121064

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dick Ndlovu 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 Dick Ndlovu Secondary School directly, on 072 702 5594 or by email at dickndlovuhighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dick Ndlovu 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 Dick Ndlovu Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.1% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Dick Ndlovu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dick Ndlovu Secondary School?
Dick Ndlovu Secondary School reported 938 learners and 29 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 Dick Ndlovu Secondary School?
No. Dick Ndlovu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's matric results like?
Dick Ndlovu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's up from 66% in 2023.
Is Dick Ndlovu Secondary School a public or private school?
Dick Ndlovu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dick Ndlovu Secondary School?
You can call 072 702 5594 or email dickndlovuhighschool@gmail.com. It is located at 1 Old Richmond Road, Kwazwelibomvu, Pinetown, 3600.