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Dunctonwood Progressive School

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Dunctonwood Progressive School operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 82.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dunctonwood Progressive School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dunctonwood Progressive School is a private combined school serving families in and around Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

95
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Dunctonwood Progressive School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 17 matric candidates from Dunctonwood Progressive School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231212100.0%
202427170.0%
2025171482.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dunctonwood Progressive School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 76.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8562.5%
Mathematical Literacy191368.4%
Physical Sciences6466.7%
Life Sciences10550.0%
Accounting2150.0%
Business Studies14964.3%
Economics9444.4%
Geography131076.9%
History17847.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Dunctonwood Progressive School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunctonwood Progressive School, 2,715 compared with 95; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 82.4%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 82.4%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunctonwood Progressive School, 2,194 compared with 95; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 82.4%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dunctonwood Progressive School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunctonwood Progressive School, 2,896 compared with 95; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 82.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dunctonwood Progressive School's 95; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunctonwood Progressive School, 2,848 compared with 95; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
33, Village Road, Cnr Loveday Street, Selby, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 492 1326
EMIS number
700132100

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dunctonwood Progressive 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 Dunctonwood Progressive School directly, on 011 492 1326, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dunctonwood Progressive 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 Dunctonwood Progressive School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Dunctonwood Progressive School's 82.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Dunctonwood Progressive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dunctonwood Progressive School?
Dunctonwood Progressive School reported 95 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Dunctonwood Progressive School?
Yes. As a private school, Dunctonwood Progressive School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dunctonwood Progressive School's matric results like?
Dunctonwood Progressive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Dunctonwood Progressive School a public or private school?
Dunctonwood Progressive School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Dunctonwood Progressive School?
You can call 011 492 1326. It is located at 33, Village Road, Cnr Loveday Street, Selby, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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