Public combined school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Dumphies Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Dumphies Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 321 matric candidates from Dumphies Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 261 | 158 | 60.5% |
| 2024 | 284 | 270 | 95.1% |
| 2025 | 321 | 313 | 97.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Dumphies Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 99 | 95 | 96.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 186 | 186 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 97 | 92 | 94.8% |
| Life Sciences | 173 | 161 | 93.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 166 | 157 | 94.6% |
| Business Studies | 116 | 109 | 94.0% |
| Economics | 113 | 68 | 60.2% |
| History | 286 | 283 | 99.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 287 | 278 | 96.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Dumphies Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dumphies Combined School for its exact current amount.