Public secondary school · Dimbaza, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Dimbaza Central Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Dimbaza Central Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dimbaza. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 44 matric candidates from Dimbaza Central Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 20 | 54.1% |
| 2024 | 41 | 32 | 78.0% |
| 2025 | 44 | 33 | 75.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Dimbaza Central Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 23 | 74.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| Life Sciences | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Business Studies | 41 | 33 | 80.5% |
| History | 31 | 29 | 93.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Dimbaza Central Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Dimbaza Central 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.