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Dumaphansi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mchunu Tribal Authourity, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Keate's Drift circuit)

Dumaphansi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mchunu Tribal Authourity. Its most recent matric class posted a 61.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dumaphansi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mchunu Tribal Authourity, Dumaphansi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

211
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dumaphansi Secondary School entered 31 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023392153.8%
2024352262.9%
2025311961.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212209.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dumaphansi Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13646.2%
Mathematical Literacy221672.7%
Physical Sciences8675.0%
Life Sciences251664.0%
Accounting10550.0%
Business Studies272074.1%
Economics10770.0%
Geography251560.0%
English First Additional Language353497.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Dumaphansi Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 211; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dumaphansi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.9% against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumaphansi Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumaphansi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumaphansi Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Dumaphansi Secondary School's 61.3%.
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
Nhlalakahle Tugela Road, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o.box 6069, Tugelaferry, 3010
Telephone
071 267 8505
Email
jabulilexaba07@gmai.com
EMIS number
500414363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumaphansi 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 Dumaphansi Secondary School directly, on 071 267 8505 or by email at jabulilexaba07@gmai.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumaphansi 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 Dumaphansi Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Dumaphansi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.3% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Dumaphansi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Dumaphansi Secondary School?
Dumaphansi Secondary School reported 211 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Dumaphansi Secondary School?
No. Dumaphansi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dumaphansi Secondary School's matric results like?
Dumaphansi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.3%, in 2025. That's up from 53.8% in 2023.
Is Dumaphansi Secondary School a public or private school?
Dumaphansi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumaphansi Secondary School?
You can call 071 267 8505 or email jabulilexaba07@gmai.com. It is located at Nhlalakahle Tugela Road, Tugela Ferry, 3010.