Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about David Mama Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mdantsane, East London, David Mama Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
David Mama Senior Secondary School entered 88 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 75 | 89.3% |
| 2024 | 91 | 82 | 90.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 75 | 85.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, David Mama Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 18 | 72.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 66 | 56 | 84.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 18 | 72.0% |
| Life Sciences | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
| Accounting | 19 | 14 | 73.7% |
| Business Studies | 66 | 61 | 92.4% |
| Economics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| History | 47 | 44 | 93.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, David Mama Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
David Mama Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.