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Public high school
Dumeleni Secondary School
Mathysinsloop, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Dumeleni Secondary School is a public high school in Mathysinsloop, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 607 learners and 19 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.9% of its 83 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.9% of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 71 | 67.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 112 | 74 | 66.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 83 | 68 | 81.9% | 86.4% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 607 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800002907 |
| Exam centre number | 6605007 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 01, Empumalanga, Mathyszynloop |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 670 Empumalanga Mathyszynloop 0458 |
| Suburb / area | Mathysinsloop |
| Town | Empumalanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 7 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Dumeleni Secondary School
Is Dumeleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Dumeleni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dumeleni Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Dumeleni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.9% of its 83 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 67.0%, 2024 66.1%.
How many learners are at Dumeleni Secondary School?
607 learners and 19 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Dumeleni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800002907. Its exam centre number is 6605007.
Where is Dumeleni Secondary School?
Stand No 01, Empumalanga, Mathyszynloop. It is in Mathysinsloop, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 987 7017.
Schools near Dumeleni Secondary School
Vamuhle Primary School
Boekenhouthoek, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Moniwa Primary School
Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
Nansindlela Secondary School
Boekenhouthoek, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
83.9% matric 2025Vukani Secondary School
Boekenhouthoek, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
70.3% matric 2025Zithatheleni Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 4.1 km
Hluzingqondo Secondary School
Kwaggafontein 'A', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 4.2 km
92.8% matric 2025Ematjeni Primary School
Kwaggafontein 'A', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 4.4 km
Khayalethu Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.