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Dumeleni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Empumalanga, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Dumeleni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Empumalanga. Its last matric group achieved a 81.9% pass rate.

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Located in Empumalanga, Dumeleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

607
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dumeleni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dumeleni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 83 learners from Dumeleni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231067167.0%
20241127466.1%
2025836881.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dumeleni Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics451840.0%
Mathematical Literacy725576.4%
Physical Sciences301653.3%
Life Sciences594678.0%
Accounting6350.0%
Business Studies674262.7%
Economics552036.4%
Geography504488.0%
English First Additional Language116116100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Dumeleni Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Dumeleni Secondary School's 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumeleni Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 607; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Dumeleni Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Dumeleni Secondary School's 607; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dumeleni Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Dumeleni Secondary School's 607; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Dumeleni Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumeleni Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

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

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumeleni Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,004 learners against Dumeleni Secondary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumeleni Secondary School, 903 compared with 607; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Dumeleni Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Sifikile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumeleni Secondary School, 867 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumeleni Secondary School, at 767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Dumeleni Secondary School's 81.9%.
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
Stand No 01, Empumalanga, Mathyszynloop,
Postal
Po Box 670 Empumalanga Mathyszynloop 0458
Telephone
013 987 7017
EMIS number
800002907

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumeleni 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 Dumeleni Secondary School directly, on 013 987 7017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumeleni 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 Dumeleni Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Dumeleni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.9% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Dumeleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dumeleni Secondary School?
Dumeleni Secondary School reported 607 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Dumeleni Secondary School?
Yes, Dumeleni Secondary 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 Dumeleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Dumeleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.9%, in 2025. That's up from 67% in 2023.
Is Dumeleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Dumeleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumeleni Secondary School?
You can call 013 987 7017. It is located at Stand No 01, Empumalanga, Mathyszynloop,.
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