Dundonald High School, BELFAST
Dundonald High School is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dundonald High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dundonald High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
550 pupils are enrolled, 53% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 57% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
175 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 97 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Dundonald High School are Our Lady and St Patrick's College (2.1 miles), Campbell College (2.4 miles), Strathearn School (2.8 miles) and Bloomfield Collegiate (3 miles).
Our Lady and St Patrick's CollegeCampbell CollegeStrathearn SchoolBloomfield Collegiate
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dundonald High School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School, 180 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Dundonald High School are Brooklands Primary School (0.2 miles) and Dundonald Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Dundonald High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dundonald High School in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (90 pupils)
41.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
78.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Dundonald High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
175
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
31.8%
of pupils enrolled
97
With a statement (stage 3)
78
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Dundonald High School
Questions parents ask about Dundonald High School
When was Dundonald High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dundonald High School in January 2025.
What are exam results like at Dundonald High School?
In 2024/25, of the 90 Year 12 pupils at Dundonald High School, 41.1% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 78.9% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Dundonald High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dundonald High School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Dundonald High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dundonald High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dundonald High School?
Dundonald High School is at 764 UPPER NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, DUNDONALD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT16 1TH.