Dordrecht High School
Dordrecht, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Dordrecht High School
Dordrecht High School functions as a public combined school in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, falling within the Chris Hani West education district. The school recorded 570 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dordrecht High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Dordrecht High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Dordrecht High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dordrecht High School reported a total enrollment of 570 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dordrecht High School is situated in Dordrecht, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Senqu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ayliff Street1, Dordrecht, 5435. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56, Dordrecht, 5435.
Curriculum & Academics
Dordrecht High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dordrecht High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dordrecht High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ayliff Street1, Dordrecht, 5435
Dordrecht, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 56, Dordrecht, 5435
Phone
+27 45 943 1012Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600139
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.