Public combined school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dover Combined Farm School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Empangeni, Dover Combined Farm School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 94 matric candidates from Dover Combined Farm School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 78 | 92.9% |
| 2024 | 85 | 84 | 98.8% |
| 2025 | 94 | 91 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113410.
That year, Dover Combined Farm School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 24 | 68.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 46 | 92.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 35 | 30 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| Business Studies | 50 | 32 | 64.0% |
| Geography | 50 | 42 | 84.0% |
| History | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 85 | 85 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Dover Combined Farm School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.