Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

627

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 627; is a public combined school, a different phase than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.
Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.
Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, 1,001 compared with 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.
Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.

Adelaide

Lingelethu Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, at 827 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sipho Camagu High School is a similar size to Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, with 733 learners against 627; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 72.4%.
Adelaide Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, at 552 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Adelaide Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 349 learners against Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Richard Msuthu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School, 294 compared with 627; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Welsh Street, Adelaide, Adelaide, 5760
Postal: Private Bag X311, Adelaide, 5760
Telephone: 046 940 0290
EMIS number: 200100012

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School directly, on 046 940 0290, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School the best school in Adelaide?

On the numbers that are published, Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.4% is lower than SIPHO CAMAGU HIGH SCHOOL's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Adelaide besides Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Adelaide, including Lingelethu Full Service School.

How big are the classes at Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School reported 627 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

Yes, Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's matric results like?

Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.4%, in 2025. That's up from 39.3% in 2023.

Is Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School a public or private school?

Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School?

You can call 046 940 0290. It is located at Welsh Street, Adelaide, Adelaide, 5760.