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Public combined school
Dolo Combined School
Dolo, KwaZulu-Natal
Dolo Combined School is a public combined school in Dolo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 642 learners and 20 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.1% of its 31 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.1% of the school's 31 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 18 | 81.8% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 21 | 18 | 85.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 31 | 27 | 87.1% | 90.6% |
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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 642 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 151 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500122507 |
| Exam centre number | 5212208 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwadolo,greytown,3250 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 526,greytown,3250 |
| Town | Dolo |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umzinyathi |
| Circuit | Bhambatha |
| Municipality | Umvoti Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52405012 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Dolo Combined School
Is Dolo Combined School a public or private school?
Dolo Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Dolo Combined 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 Dolo Combined School's matric pass rate?
87.1% of its 31 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.8%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at Dolo Combined School?
642 learners and 20 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 151 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Dolo Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500122507. Its exam centre number is 5212208.
Where is Dolo Combined School?
Kwadolo,greytown,3250. It is in Dolo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 076 768 8915.
Schools near Dolo Combined School
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70.0% matric 2025Ehlanzeni Primary School
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Mbomvu Combined School
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100.0% matric 2025Lootshoek Primary School
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Kwadinda Primary School
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Mawalana Primary School
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Mziwenkosi Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.