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Public high school
Chief Dumile Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Chief Dumile Secondary School is a public high school in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 100 learners and 33 educators, about 33.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 82.4% of its 272 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.4% of the school's 272 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 248 | 219 | 88.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 179 | 166 | 92.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 272 | 224 | 82.4% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 100 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 33.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501404 |
| Exam centre number | 4241005 |
Address and location
| Street address | Amandela A/A,amandela Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 136, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Chief Dumile Secondary School
Is Chief Dumile Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief Dumile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Chief Dumile Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Chief Dumile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.4% of its 272 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.3%, 2024 92.7%.
How many learners are at Chief Dumile Secondary School?
1 100 learners and 33 educators (about 33.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Chief Dumile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501404. Its exam centre number is 4241005.
Where is Chief Dumile Secondary School?
Amandela A/A,amandela Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Schools near Chief Dumile Secondary School
Kwandela Primary School
Bizana, Mbizana, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Dumile Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Diamond Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Mhlabi Junior Secondary School
Ndlovu, Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
93.7% matric 2025Mfundambini Primary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Ndinomntu Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Mzambana Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Zanokhanyo Primary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.