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Public combined school
Lady Grey Arts Academy
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape
Lady Grey Arts Academy is a public combined school in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 437 learners and 36 educators, about 12.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.8% of its 46 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.8% of the school's 46 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 45 | 86.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 49 | 43 | 87.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 46 | 39 | 84.8% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 437 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 12.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600985 |
| Exam centre number | 4271019 |
Address and location
| Street address | 18 Brummer Street,lady Grey,9755 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 91, Lady Grey, 9755 |
| Town | Lady Grey |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Lady Grey Arts Academy
Is Lady Grey Arts Academy a public or private school?
Lady Grey Arts Academy is a public combined school.
Does Lady Grey Arts Academy charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Lady Grey Arts Academy's matric pass rate?
84.8% of its 46 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.5%, 2024 87.8%.
How many learners are at Lady Grey Arts Academy?
437 learners and 36 educators (about 12.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 22 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lady Grey Arts Academy?
Its EMIS number is 200600985. Its exam centre number is 4271019.
Where is Lady Grey Arts Academy?
18 Brummer Street,lady Grey,9755. It is in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 051 603 0046.
Schools near Lady Grey Arts Academy
Rex Mdebuka Senior Secondary School
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape 825 m
84.3% matric 2025Transwilger Primary School
Trans Wilger, Lady Grey, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.