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Dimanda Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Dimanda Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ngqeleni. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Ngqeleni, Dimanda Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

724
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dimanda Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 236 matric candidates from Dimanda Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324217572.3%
202423819381.1%
202523616168.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dimanda Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.6% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1394230.2%
Mathematical Literacy785671.8%
Physical Sciences1037875.7%
Life Sciences18115384.5%
Agricultural Sciences1039996.1%
Accounting241979.2%
Business Studies242187.5%
Economics363391.7%
History786482.1%
English First Additional Language23923899.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Dimanda Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 79.6% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.3% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.7% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.

Ngqeleni

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

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,633 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.8% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,380 learners against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.7% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimanda Senior Secondary School, 1,261 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.9% against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,035 learners against Dimanda Senior Secondary School's 724; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dimanda Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Dimanda Senior Secondary School for 2027

Dimanda 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
Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 281 5140
Telephone
073 481 9644
EMIS number
200401249

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dimanda 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 Dimanda Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 481 9644, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dimanda Senior 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 Dimanda Senior Secondary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
On the numbers that are published, Dimanda Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.2% is lower than NOGEMANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ngqeleni besides Dimanda Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dimanda Senior Secondary School?
Dimanda Senior Secondary School reported 724 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Dimanda Senior Secondary School?
No. Dimanda Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dimanda Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Dimanda Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.2%, in 2025. That's down from 72.3% in 2023.
Is Dimanda Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dimanda Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dimanda Senior Secondary School?
You can call 073 481 9644. It is located at Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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