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Port Alfred High School
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Port Alfred High School is a public combined school in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 790 learners and 46 educators, about 17.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 97.4% of its 76 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.4% of the school's 76 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 | 68 | 98.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 66 | 63 | 95.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 76 | 74 | 97.4% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 790 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 17.2 (province average 30.2) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100632 |
| Exam centre number | 4351039 |
Address and location
| Street address | 27 Park Avenue,port Alfred,6170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 67, Port Alfred, 6170 |
| Town | Port Alfred |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Ndlambe Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Port Alfred High School
Is Port Alfred High School a public or private school?
Port Alfred High School is a public combined school.
Does Port Alfred High School 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 5 school.
What is Port Alfred High School's matric pass rate?
97.4% of its 76 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.6%, 2024 95.5%.
How many learners are at Port Alfred High School?
790 learners and 46 educators (about 17.2 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Port Alfred High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100632. Its exam centre number is 4351039.
Where is Port Alfred High School?
27 Park Avenue,port Alfred,6170. It is in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 046 624 2440.
Schools near Port Alfred High School
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Kowie Foundation Primary School
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Mtyobo Public Primary School
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Nomzamo Secondary School
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Calico Academy Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.