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Despatch High School

Public secondary school · Bothasrus, Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Despatch High School, a public secondary school serving Bothasrus, Despatch. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.5%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Despatch High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Despatch High School is a public secondary school in Bothasrus, Despatch. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

926
Learners
35
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, Despatch High School 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 Despatch High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Despatch High School entered 168 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313311888.7%
202411610691.4%
202516815793.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Despatch High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302583.3%
Mathematical Literacy898292.1%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences302790.0%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies563257.1%
Geography282692.9%
History312787.1%
English First Additional Language112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Despatch High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Despatch High School, 2,290 compared with 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Despatch High School's 93.5%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Despatch High School, 1,736 compared with 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Despatch High School's 93.5%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Despatch High School, 1,668 compared with 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Despatch High School's 93.5%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Despatch High School, 1,655 compared with 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Despatch High School's 93.5%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Despatch High School, 1,606 compared with 926; is a public primary school, a different phase than Despatch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Despatch

Zooming into Despatch, here are 5 other schools to compare against Despatch High School.

  • Despatch Primary School is a similar size to Despatch High School, with 987 learners against 926; is a public primary school, a different phase than Despatch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nomathamsanqa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Despatch High School, at 926 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Despatch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Despatch High School, with 899 learners against 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 61.3% against Despatch High School's 93.5%.
  • Susannah Fourie Primary School is a similar size to Despatch High School, with 670 learners against 926; is a public primary school, a different phase than Despatch High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Despatch Preparatory School is noticeably smaller, with 639 learners against Despatch High School's 926; is a public primary school, a different phase than Despatch High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Despatch High School for 2027

As a public school, Despatch High School 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
Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Despatch, 6220
Postal
P.o. Box 8, Despatch, 6220,
Telephone
041 933 5104
EMIS number
200100162

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Despatch High School?
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 Despatch High School directly, on 041 933 5104, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Despatch High School?
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 Despatch High School the best school in Despatch?
On the numbers that are published, Despatch High School's 93.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ZANOLWAZI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 61.3%.
How many other schools are there in Despatch besides Despatch High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Despatch, including Despatch Primary School.
How big are the classes at Despatch High School?
Despatch High School reported 926 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Despatch High School?
Yes, Despatch High School 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 Despatch High School's matric results like?
Despatch High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. That's up from 88.7% in 2023.
Is Despatch High School a public or private school?
Despatch High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Despatch High School?
You can call 041 933 5104. It is located at Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Despatch, 6220.
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