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Dumisani High School

Public secondary school · Mkhuhlu, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Dumisani High School is a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu. Its last matric group achieved a 95.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Mkhuhlu, Dumisani High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,389
Learners
42
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dumisani High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Dumisani High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dumisani High School entered 142 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325110843.0%
202420413264.7%
202514213695.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Dumisani High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Dumisani High School's 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Dumisani High School's 95.8%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Dumisani High School's 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Dumisani High School's 95.8%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Dumisani High School, 1,946 compared with 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Dumisani High School's 95.8%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumisani High School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Dumisani High School's 95.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Dumisani High School, with 1,518 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumisani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Dumisani High School, 1,946 compared with 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Dumisani High School's 95.8%.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumisani High School, at 1,501 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumisani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is a similar size to Dumisani High School, with 1,441 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumisani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thulani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumisani High School, at 1,337 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumisani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Njanji Primary School is a similar size to Dumisani High School, with 1,253 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumisani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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. 804, Cork Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3000 Mkhuhlu Cork Trust 1246
Telephone
013 708 6059
EMIS number
800035092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumisani High 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 Dumisani High School directly, on 013 708 6059, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumisani High 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 Dumisani High School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Dumisani High School's 95.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAKHOSANA MANZINI HIGH SCHOOL at 93.3%.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Dumisani High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Dumisani High School?
Dumisani High School reported 1,389 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Dumisani High School?
Yes, Dumisani High 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 Dumisani High School's matric results like?
Dumisani High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 43% in 2023.
Is Dumisani High School a public or private school?
Dumisani High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumisani High School?
You can call 013 708 6059. It is located at Stand No. 804, Cork Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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