Public secondary school · Juliesburgrhulanivillage, Ofcolaco, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Dumela Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Juliesburgrhulanivillage, Ofcolaco, Dumela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Dumela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 72 | 80.9% |
| 2024 | 130 | 112 | 86.2% |
| 2025 | 149 | 110 | 73.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Dumela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 23 | 65.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 95 | 88 | 92.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 23 | 76.7% |
| Life Sciences | 83 | 61 | 73.5% |
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 47 | 28 | 59.6% |
| Geography | 88 | 79 | 89.8% |
| History | 34 | 31 | 91.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 130 | 129 | 99.2% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Dumela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Dumela Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.