Public secondary school · Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dondashe Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Dondashe Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Of the 13 learners from Dondashe Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 13 | 81.3% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Dondashe Senior Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Life Sciences | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dondashe Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Dondashe Senior Secondary 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.