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Dimbaza Central Secondary School

Public secondary school · Dimbaza, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dimbaza Central Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Dimbaza. Its most recent matric class posted a 75% pass rate.

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Dimbaza Central Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dimbaza. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

309
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023372054.1%
2024413278.0%
2025443375.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dimbaza Central Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10440.0%
Mathematical Literacy312374.2%
Physical Sciences10330.0%
Life Sciences10880.0%
Business Studies413380.5%
History312993.5%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Dimbaza Central Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Central Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 309; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dimbaza Central Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.7% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%).
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Central Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Dimbaza

Zooming into Dimbaza, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dimbaza Central Secondary School.

  • Archie Velile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,149 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%.
  • Richard Varha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Central Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 59.7% against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 75%.
  • Hoho Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Dimbaza Central Secondary School, with 238 learners against 309, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dimbaza Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 179 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Central Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ben Cox English Medium School is noticeably smaller, with 69 learners against Dimbaza Central Secondary School's 309, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dimbaza Central Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dimbaza Township
Postal
P O Box 381, Dimbaza, 5671
Telephone
073 267 1586
EMIS number
200200121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dimbaza Central 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 Dimbaza Central Secondary School directly, on 073 267 1586, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dimbaza Central 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 Dimbaza Central Secondary School the best school in Dimbaza?
On the numbers that are published, Dimbaza Central Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than ARCHIE VELILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 81.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dimbaza besides Dimbaza Central Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Dimbaza, including Archie Velile Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dimbaza Central Secondary School?
Dimbaza Central Secondary School reported 309 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Dimbaza Central Secondary School?
No. Dimbaza Central Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dimbaza Central Secondary School's matric results like?
Dimbaza Central Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 54.1% in 2023.
Is Dimbaza Central Secondary School a public or private school?
Dimbaza Central Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dimbaza Central Secondary School?
You can call 073 267 1586. It is located at Dimbaza Township.
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