Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 27 | 17 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Dunctonwood Progressive School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 76.9%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 13 | 68.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Accounting | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| Economics | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Geography | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| History | 17 | 8 | 47.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.