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Public high school
Dondashe Senior Secondary School
Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Dondashe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 112 learners and 7 educators, about 16 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, all 13 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 13 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 13 | 81.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | 92.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 112 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 16 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200126 |
| Exam centre number | 4311010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mavatulana Location,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 2829, King William's Town, 5600 |
| Suburb / area | Mavatulana Location |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Dondashe Senior Secondary School
Is Dondashe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dondashe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dondashe Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Dondashe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 13 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.3%, 2024 92.3%.
How many learners are at Dondashe Senior Secondary School?
112 learners and 7 educators (about 16 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dondashe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200126. Its exam centre number is 4311010.
Where is Dondashe Senior Secondary School?
Mavatulana Location,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600. It is in Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 083 444 1689.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.