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Alexander Road High School

Public secondary school · Newton Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Alexander Road High School is a public secondary school in Newton Park, Gqeberha. Around 1,247 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Newton Park, Gqeberha, Alexander Road High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,247
Learners
80
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alexander Road High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alexander Road High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Alexander Road High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Alexander Road High School's 1,247; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Alexander Road High School, with 1,736 learners against 1,247; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alexander Road High School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alexander Road High School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Alexander Road High School, with 1,606 learners against 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexander Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Alexander Road High School, with 1,736 learners against 1,247; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alexander Road High School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alexander Road High School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Alexander Road High School, with 1,606 learners against 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alexander Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alexander Road High School, at 1,601 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alexander Road High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alexander Road High School for 2027

As a public school, Alexander Road High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Alexander Road, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Postal
P O Box 34377, Port Elizabeth, 6055
Telephone
041 365 1270
Website
arhs.co.za
Email
info@arhs.co.za
EMIS number
200100021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alexander Road High 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 Alexander Road High School directly, on 041 365 1270, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alexander Road High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alexander Road High School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alexander Road High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Alexander Road High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Alexander Road High School?
Alexander Road High School reported 1,247 learners and 80 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Alexander Road High School?
Yes, Alexander Road High 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 Alexander Road High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Alexander Road High School.
Is Alexander Road High School a public or private school?
Alexander Road High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alexander Road High School?
You can call 041 365 1270. It is located at Alexander Road, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045.
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