Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Lingelethu, Adelaide, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lingelethu, Adelaide. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 76 matric candidates from Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 33 | 39.3% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38 | 69.1% |
| 2025 | 76 | 55 | 72.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 16 | 53.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary 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.