Dumalisile Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Dumalisile Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around King William's Town, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

151

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 15 matric candidates from Dumalisile Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	7	6	85.7%
2024	14	13	92.9%
2025	15	13	86.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School reported results in 4 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	14	14	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	14	10	71.4%
Business Studies	14	13	92.9%
English First Additional Language	14	14	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 151; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's 86.7%.
Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 151; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School, 1,135 compared with 151; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumalisile Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Dumalisile Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Nomgwadla Village, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal: P O Box 406, King Williams Town, 5600
EMIS number: 200200983

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Dumalisile Senior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.

How do you apply to Dumalisile Senior Secondary 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 Dumalisile Senior Secondary School the best school in King Williams Town?

On the numbers that are published, Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL's 92.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.

How big are the classes at Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School reported 151 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?

No. Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.7% since 2023.

Is Dumalisile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Dumalisile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dumalisile Senior Secondary School?

It is located at Nomgwadla Village, King Willams Town, 5600.