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Public high school
Dumezweni Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 215 learners and 41 educators, about 29.6 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, 73.3% of its 225 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.3% of the school's 225 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 119 | 85.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 176 | 135 | 76.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 225 | 165 | 73.3% | 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) | 1 215 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500144 |
| Exam centre number | 4251010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bomvini A/A, Tabankulu, 5130 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 738, Tabankulu, 5130 |
| Town | Tabankulu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Dumezweni Senior Secondary School
Is Dumezweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dumezweni Senior 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 Dumezweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
73.3% of its 225 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.6%, 2024 76.7%.
How many learners are at Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?
1 215 learners and 41 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500144. Its exam centre number is 4251010.
Where is Dumezweni Senior Secondary School?
Bomvini A/A, Tabankulu, 5130. It is in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 082 530 8643.
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Nyanda Diko Primary School
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Mngeni Senior Primary School
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Dambeni Senior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.