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Dlulumuzi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Othweba, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inchanga circuit)

Dlulumuzi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Othweba. Its last matric group achieved a 65.9% pass rate.

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

In Othweba, Dlulumuzi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

365
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dlulumuzi Secondary School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 65.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272696.3%
2024433069.8%
2025442965.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412710.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dlulumuzi Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 97%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10550.0%
Mathematical Literacy332678.8%
Physical Sciences10220.0%
Life Sciences433069.8%
Geography433274.4%
History333297.0%
English First Additional Language434195.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Dlulumuzi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 365; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 65.9%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlulumuzi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dlulumuzi Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlulumuzi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dlulumuzi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 365; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Dlulumuzi Secondary School's 65.9%.
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
National Chick Farm, Manqindi Road, Othweba Area, Cato Ridg Othweba Cato Ridge 3680
Telephone
064 645 9103
Email
mthethwanomonotho85@gmail.com
EMIS number
500496651

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dlulumuzi 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 Dlulumuzi Secondary School directly, on 064 645 9103 or by email at mthethwanomonotho85@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dlulumuzi 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 Dlulumuzi Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Dlulumuzi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.9% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Dlulumuzi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dlulumuzi Secondary School?
Dlulumuzi Secondary School reported 365 learners and 10 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 Dlulumuzi Secondary School?
No. Dlulumuzi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dlulumuzi Secondary School's matric results like?
Dlulumuzi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.9%, in 2025. That's down from 96.3% in 2023.
Is Dlulumuzi Secondary School a public or private school?
Dlulumuzi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dlulumuzi Secondary School?
You can call 064 645 9103 or email mthethwanomonotho85@gmail.com. It is located at National Chick Farm, Manqindi Road, Othweba Area, Cato Ridg Othweba Cato Ridge 3680.