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Dinizulu Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ugie, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Dinizulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ugie. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Ugie, Dinizulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

636
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dinizulu Senior Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.6% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233333100.0%
20245252100.0%
2025595796.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dinizulu Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy424197.6%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences302996.7%
Agricultural Sciences77100.0%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics1010100.0%
Geography3535100.0%
History322990.6%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School, 1,708 compared with 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Ugie

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

  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sibabale Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,067 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Ugie High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dinizulu Senior Secondary School, at 640 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 393 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.3% against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 96.6%).
  • Ncembu Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 292 learners against Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's 636; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dinizulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Dinizulu Senior Secondary School for 2027

Dinizulu 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
Ncembu A/A, Ugie, Ugie, 5470
Postal
Po Box 18 5470
Telephone
073 980 4096
EMIS number
200401280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinizulu 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 Dinizulu Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 980 4096, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinizulu 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 Dinizulu Senior Secondary School the best school in Ugie?
On the numbers that are published, Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.6% is lower than SIBABALE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugie besides Dinizulu Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ugie, including Et Thabane Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Dinizulu Senior Secondary School?
Dinizulu Senior Secondary School reported 636 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Dinizulu Senior Secondary School?
No. Dinizulu 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 Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Dinizulu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Dinizulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dinizulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinizulu Senior Secondary School?
You can call 073 980 4096. It is located at Ncembu A/A, Ugie, Ugie, 5470.
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