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Dlamadoda Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwalugedlane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Dlamadoda Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwalugedlane. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dlamadoda Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwalugedlane, Dlamadoda Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

639
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dlamadoda Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Dlamadoda Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dlamadoda Secondary School entered 81 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827085.4%
2024999596.0%
20258181100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dlamadoda Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282382.1%
Mathematical Literacy717098.6%
Physical Sciences271866.7%
Life Sciences685175.0%
Agricultural Sciences534483.0%
Accounting312787.1%
Business Studies463882.6%
Economics312580.6%
Geography686798.5%
English First Additional Language9999100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Dlamadoda Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 639; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlamadoda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlamadoda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%.

Kwalugedlane

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

  • Shinyukane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sekusile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,810 compared with 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlamadoda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mc Zitha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlamadoda Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%.
  • Zibokwane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlamadoda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlamadoda Secondary School, 1,402 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No.164, Sihlangu 5, Sihlangu, 1349
Postal
Private Bag X 4031 Kwa-Lugedlane Kwa-Lugedlane 1341
Telephone
013 782 0237
EMIS number
800002758

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dlamadoda 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 Dlamadoda Secondary School directly, on 013 782 0237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dlamadoda 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 Dlamadoda Secondary School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Dlamadoda Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.4%.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Dlamadoda Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dlamadoda Secondary School?
Dlamadoda Secondary School reported 639 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Dlamadoda Secondary School?
Yes, Dlamadoda 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 Dlamadoda Secondary School's matric results like?
Dlamadoda Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.
Is Dlamadoda Secondary School a public or private school?
Dlamadoda Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dlamadoda Secondary School?
You can call 013 782 0237. It is located at Stand No.164, Sihlangu 5, Sihlangu, 1349.
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