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Dlomodlomo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Dlomodlomo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Elukwatini. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.2% pass rate.

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

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

1,105
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dlomodlomo 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 Dlomodlomo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Dlomodlomo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314311681.1%
202414011884.3%
202512310686.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dlomodlomo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics464291.3%
Mathematical Literacy948287.2%
Physical Sciences463576.1%
Life Sciences14010675.7%
Agricultural Sciences947377.7%
Accounting222090.9%
Geography585798.3%
History605591.7%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Dlomodlomo Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlomodlomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 86.2%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlomodlomo Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlomodlomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlomodlomo Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 86.2%.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is a similar size to Dlomodlomo Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlomodlomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dlomodlomo Secondary School, at 1,365 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Vuka Primary School is a similar size to Dlomodlomo Secondary School, with 1,290 learners against 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlomodlomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dlomodlomo Secondary School, at 1,169 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Dlomodlomo Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Mkhomazane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dlomodlomo Secondary School, at 946 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlomodlomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Main Road Stand No. 228 & 229, Nhlazatshe No. 4B, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Private Bag X 1008 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
071 693 9653
EMIS number
800002766

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dlomodlomo 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 Dlomodlomo Secondary School directly, on 071 693 9653, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dlomodlomo 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 Dlomodlomo Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Dlomodlomo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Dlomodlomo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dlomodlomo Secondary School?
Dlomodlomo Secondary School reported 1,105 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Dlomodlomo Secondary School?
Yes, Dlomodlomo 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 Dlomodlomo Secondary School's matric results like?
Dlomodlomo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 81.1% in 2023.
Is Dlomodlomo Secondary School a public or private school?
Dlomodlomo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dlomodlomo Secondary School?
You can call 071 693 9653. It is located at Main Road Stand No. 228 & 229, Nhlazatshe No. 4B, Elukwatini, 1192.
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