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Dudumayo Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mqanduli. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 76.8%.

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

In Mqanduli, Dudumayo Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,336
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Dudumayo Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dudumayo Senior Secondary School entered 207 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.8% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315412782.5%
20241089890.7%
202520715976.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dudumayo Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573561.4%
Mathematical Literacy5151100.0%
Physical Sciences393589.7%
Life Sciences908594.4%
Agricultural Sciences2929100.0%
Accounting181055.6%
Business Studies181583.3%
Economics181583.3%
Geography6161100.0%
History5151100.0%
English First Additional Language108108100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 1,336; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 1,336; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 1,336; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 1,336, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is a similar size to Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, with 1,870 learners against 1,336; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.

Mqanduli

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

  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, with 1,318 learners against 1,336; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dudumayo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, at 1,142 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, at 1,126 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.9% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, with 1,021 learners against 1,336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.5% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
  • Dalibaso Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Dudumayo Senior Secondary School, with 1,019 learners against 1,336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dudumayo Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dudumayo Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngcwanguba A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P.o. Box 233, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
076 553 7608
EMIS number
200400136

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dudumayo Senior 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 Dudumayo Senior Secondary School directly, on 076 553 7608, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dudumayo Senior 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 Dudumayo Senior Secondary School the best school in Mqanduli?
On the numbers that are published, Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.8% is lower than DALIBASO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mqanduli besides Dudumayo Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Pangindlela Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dudumayo Senior Secondary School?
Dudumayo Senior Secondary School reported 1,336 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Dudumayo Senior Secondary School?
No. Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Dudumayo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.8%, in 2025. That's down from 82.5% in 2023.
Is Dudumayo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dudumayo Senior Secondary School?
You can call 076 553 7608. It is located at Ngcwanguba A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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