Public secondary school · Kentani, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dondashe High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Kentani, Dondashe High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Dondashe High School entered 55 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 31 | 86.1% |
| 2024 | 44 | 41 | 93.2% |
| 2025 | 55 | 48 | 87.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Dondashe High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 27 | 61.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Life Sciences | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Dondashe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Dondashe 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.