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Dale College

Public secondary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In King William's Town, King Williams Town, Dale College operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.4% pass rate.

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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.

631
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311811294.9%
202412211896.7%
202512611994.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dale College reported results in 9 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393384.6%
Mathematical Literacy848297.6%
Physical Sciences171694.1%
Life Sciences444090.9%
Accounting191789.5%
Business Studies958286.3%
Geography676394.0%
History7777100.0%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Dale College compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Dale College's 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.2% against Dale College's 94.4%).
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dale College, 2,087 compared with 631; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dale College; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Dale College's 94.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dale College, 2,067 compared with 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Dale College's 94.4%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Dale College's 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Dale College's 94.4%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Dale College's 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dale College.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Dale College's 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Dale College's 631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dale College; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against Dale College's 94.4%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Dale College's 631; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dale College's 94.4%.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Dale College, 1,174 compared with 631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dale College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dale College, 1,135 compared with 631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dale College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dale College for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Queens Road, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 62, King William's Town, 5600
Telephone
043 642 1968
EMIS number
200200103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dale College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Dale College directly, on 043 642 1968, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dale College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dale College the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, Dale College's 94.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL at 92.3%.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Dale College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Dale College?
Dale College reported 631 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Dale College?
Yes, Dale College is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dale College's matric results like?
Dale College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.9% since 2023.
Is Dale College a public or private school?
Dale College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dale College?
You can call 043 642 1968. It is located at Queens Road, King Willams Town, 5600.
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