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Dinwiddie High School

Public secondary school · Dinwiddie, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Dinwiddie High School is a public secondary school in Dinwiddie, Germiston. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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

Located in Dinwiddie, Germiston, Dinwiddie High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,740
Learners
57
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dinwiddie High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dinwiddie High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 219 learners from Dinwiddie High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323921389.1%
202424923996.0%
202521921698.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dinwiddie High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 99.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics585187.9%
Mathematical Literacy19217490.6%
Physical Sciences443375.0%
Life Sciences1449566.0%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies16213281.5%
Economics574680.7%
Geography1019594.1%
History11111099.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Dinwiddie High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie High School, 3,023 compared with 1,740; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Dinwiddie High School's 98.6%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Dinwiddie High School's 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Dinwiddie High School's 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Dinwiddie High School's 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Dinwiddie High School, with 2,435 learners against 1,740; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Dinwiddie High School's 98.6%.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Dinwiddie High School's 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Dinwiddie High School, with 2,435 learners against 1,740; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Dinwiddie High School's 98.6%.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Dinwiddie High School, with 2,414 learners against 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to Dinwiddie High School, with 2,364 learners against 1,740; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Dinwiddie High School, at 2,364 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Dinwiddie High School for 2027

Dinwiddie High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
52, Baldock, , Dinwiddie, Germiston
Postal
X13 Albermarle 1405
Telephone
011 902 4609
Website
dinwiddiehighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700160317

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinwiddie High 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 Dinwiddie High School directly, on 011 902 4609, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinwiddie High 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 Dinwiddie High School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Dinwiddie High School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at 93.2%.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Dinwiddie High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dinwiddie High School?
Dinwiddie High School reported 1,740 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Dinwiddie High School?
Yes, Dinwiddie High 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 Dinwiddie High School's matric results like?
Dinwiddie High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. That's up from 89.1% in 2023.
Is Dinwiddie High School a public or private school?
Dinwiddie High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinwiddie High School?
You can call 011 902 4609. It is located at 52, Baldock, , Dinwiddie, Germiston.
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