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Dr. J.l. Dube High School

Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

In Kwamashu, Dr. J.l. Dube High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dr. J.l. Dube High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dr. J.l. Dube High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwamashu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,395
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Dr. J.l. Dube High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dr. J.l. Dube High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Dr. J.l. Dube High School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238989100.0%
2025112112100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412305.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dr. J.l. Dube High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy696898.6%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences504794.0%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies6363100.0%
Economics555498.2%
Geography1919100.0%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Dr. J.l. Dube High School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. J.l. Dube High School, 2,756 compared with 1,395; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Dr. J.l. Dube High School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. J.l. Dube High School, 2,130 compared with 1,395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. J.l. Dube High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Dr. J.l. Dube High School's 1,395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. J.l. Dube High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. J.l. Dube High School, 2,007 compared with 1,395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. J.l. Dube High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. J.l. Dube High School, 1,978 compared with 1,395; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Dr. J.l. Dube High School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nontebe Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X020, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 503 5507
Website
drjldhighschool.co.za
Email
magwazasipho03@gmail.com
EMIS number
500184482

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr. J.l. Dube 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 Dr. J.l. Dube High School directly, on 031 503 5507 or by email at magwazasipho03@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr. J.l. Dube High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dr. J.l. Dube High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Dr. J.l. Dube High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Dr. J.l. Dube High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Dr. J.l. Dube High School?
Dr. J.l. Dube High School reported 1,395 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Dr. J.l. Dube High School?
Yes, Dr. J.l. Dube 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 Dr. J.l. Dube High School's matric results like?
Dr. J.l. Dube High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Dr. J.l. Dube High School a public or private school?
Dr. J.l. Dube High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr. J.l. Dube High School?
You can call 031 503 5507 or email magwazasipho03@gmail.com. It is located at Nontebe Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.