Public secondary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Dale College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Dale College is a public secondary school serving families in and around King William's Town, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Dale College entered 126 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 112 | 94.9% |
| 2024 | 122 | 118 | 96.7% |
| 2025 | 126 | 119 | 94.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Dale College reported results in 9 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 39 | 33 | 84.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 84 | 82 | 97.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 40 | 90.9% |
| Accounting | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| Business Studies | 95 | 82 | 86.3% |
| Geography | 67 | 63 | 94.0% |
| History | 77 | 77 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Dale College sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dale College for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Dale College follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.