Public secondary school · Bothasrus, Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 133 | 118 | 88.7% |
| 2024 | 116 | 106 | 91.4% |
| 2025 | 168 | 157 | 93.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Despatch High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 89 | 82 | 92.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 27 | 90.0% |
| Accounting | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Business Studies | 56 | 32 | 57.1% |
| Geography | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| History | 31 | 27 | 87.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 112 | 112 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.