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Dundee High School

Public secondary school · Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Endumeni Central circuit)

In Dundee, Dundee High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.2% pass rate.

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

Dundee High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dundee. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

752
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Dundee High 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 Dundee High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dundee High School entered 126 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313312795.5%
202412912798.4%
202512612095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212102.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dundee High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics675582.1%
Mathematical Literacy6262100.0%
Physical Sciences504794.0%
Life Sciences616098.4%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies888596.6%
Economics282692.9%
Geography302893.3%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Dundee High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dundee High School, 1,738 compared with 752; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dundee High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Dundee High School's 95.2%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dundee High School, 1,572 compared with 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Dundee High School's 95.2%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Dundee High School's 752; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dundee High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Dundee High School, 1,350 compared with 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Dundee High School's 95.2%).
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Dundee High School's 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Dundee High School's 95.2%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tatham Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000
Postal
P.o.box 102, Dundee, 3000
Telephone
034 212 5996
Website
dundeehigh.co.za
Email
principal@dundeehigh.co.za
EMIS number
500124653

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dundee 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 Dundee High School directly, on 034 212 5996 or by email at principal@dundeehigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dundee High 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dundee High School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Dundee High School's 95.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Dundee High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Dundee High School?
Dundee High School reported 752 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Dundee High School?
Yes, Dundee 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 Dundee High School's matric results like?
Dundee High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.5% since 2023.
Is Dundee High School a public or private school?
Dundee High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dundee High School?
You can call 034 212 5996 or email principal@dundeehigh.co.za. It is located at Tatham Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000.