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Dordrecht High School

Public secondary school · Dordrecht, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Dordrecht High School is a public secondary school in Dordrecht. Its last matric group achieved a 97.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dordrecht High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Dordrecht, Dordrecht High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

570
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dordrecht High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dordrecht High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 38 matric candidates from Dordrecht High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413892.7%
2024434297.7%
2025383797.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dordrecht High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171588.2%
Mathematical Literacy2727100.0%
Physical Sciences161381.3%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies2929100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History1212100.0%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Dordrecht High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Dordrecht High School, 1,607 compared with 570; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Dordrecht High School's 97.4%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Dordrecht High School, 1,410 compared with 570; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Dordrecht High School's 97.4%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dordrecht High School, 1,349 compared with 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dordrecht High School, 1,348 compared with 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Dordrecht High School's 570; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Dordrecht High School's 97.4%.

Dordrecht

And within Dordrecht itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Masikanyise High School teaches considerably more learners than Dordrecht High School, 1,088 compared with 570; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.4% against Dordrecht High School's 97.4%.
  • Chris Hani Public Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 984 learners against Dordrecht High School's 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Anako Junior Primary School is a similar size to Dordrecht High School, with 626 learners against 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dordrecht Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dordrecht High School, 234 compared with 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zamicebo Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 206 learners against Dordrecht High School's 570; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dordrecht High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dordrecht High School for 2027

Dordrecht High 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ayliff Street1, Dordrecht, Dordrecht, 5435
Postal
P O Box 56, Dordrecht, 5435
Telephone
045 943 1012
EMIS number
200600139

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dordrecht 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 Dordrecht High School directly, on 045 943 1012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dordrecht High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dordrecht High School the best school in Dordrecht?
On the numbers that are published, Dordrecht High School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MASIKANYISE HIGH SCHOOL at 87.4%.
How many other schools are there in Dordrecht besides Dordrecht High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Dordrecht, including Masikanyise High School.
How big are the classes at Dordrecht High School?
Dordrecht High School reported 570 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Dordrecht High School?
Yes, Dordrecht 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 Dordrecht High School's matric results like?
Dordrecht High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. That's up from 92.7% in 2023.
Is Dordrecht High School a public or private school?
Dordrecht High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dordrecht High School?
You can call 045 943 1012. It is located at Ayliff Street1, Dordrecht, Dordrecht, 5435.
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