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Dumphies Combined School

Public combined school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Thulamahashe, Dumphies Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.5% pass rate.

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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.

514
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326115860.5%
202428427095.1%
202532131397.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dumphies Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics999596.0%
Mathematical Literacy186186100.0%
Physical Sciences979294.8%
Life Sciences17316193.1%
Agricultural Sciences16615794.6%
Business Studies11610994.0%
Economics1136860.2%
History28628399.0%
English First Additional Language28727896.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Dumphies Combined School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 2,280 compared with 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 1,972 compared with 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Dumphies Combined School's 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 1,895 compared with 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 1,518 compared with 514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dumphies Combined School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 1,405 compared with 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.5% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Dumphies Combined School's 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumphies Combined School, 1,042 compared with 514; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Dumphies Combined School's 97.5%.
  • Songeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Dumphies Combined School's 514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Dumphies Combined School's 514; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dumphies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dumphries C Village, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1357 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365
Telephone
076 965 2586
EMIS number
800035150

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumphies Combined 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 Dumphies Combined School directly, on 076 965 2586, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumphies Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dumphies Combined School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Dumphies Combined School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Dumphies Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dumphies Combined School?
Dumphies Combined School reported 514 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dumphies Combined School?
Yes, Dumphies Combined 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 Dumphies Combined School's matric results like?
Dumphies Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 60.5% in 2023.
Is Dumphies Combined School a public or private school?
Dumphies Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumphies Combined School?
You can call 076 965 2586. It is located at Dumphries C Village, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365.
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