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Dinokaneng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (2 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Dinokaneng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.2% pass rate.

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

Dinokaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

886
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Dinokaneng Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dinokaneng Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 141 learners from Dinokaneng Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023969194.8%
202412210787.7%
202514113797.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dinokaneng Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331751.5%
Mathematical Literacy897685.4%
Physical Sciences331957.6%
Life Sciences413892.7%
Accounting12433.3%
Business Studies646093.8%
Economics463678.3%
Geography766990.8%
History434093.0%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Dinokaneng Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinokaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinokaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinokaneng Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 886; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinokaneng Secondary School, 1,686 compared with 886; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%).

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dinokaneng Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinokaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinokaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinokaneng Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 886; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinokaneng Secondary School, 1,686 compared with 886; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2%).
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 Dinokaneng Secondary School for 2027

Because Dinokaneng Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15851, Zone 21, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
49 Sebokeng 1982
Telephone
016 592 6018
EMIS number
700320432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinokaneng 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 Dinokaneng Secondary School directly, on 016 592 6018, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinokaneng 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 Dinokaneng Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Dinokaneng Secondary School's 97.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Dinokaneng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dinokaneng Secondary School?
Dinokaneng Secondary School reported 886 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Dinokaneng Secondary School?
Yes, Dinokaneng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dinokaneng Secondary School's matric results like?
Dinokaneng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.8% since 2023.
Is Dinokaneng Secondary School a public or private school?
Dinokaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinokaneng Secondary School?
You can call 016 592 6018. It is located at 15851, Zone 21, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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