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Andrew Rabie High School

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

Welcome to Andrew Rabie High School, a public secondary school serving Adcockvale, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.2% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Andrew Rabie High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Andrew Rabie High School is a public secondary school in Adcockvale, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

732
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Andrew Rabie High 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 Andrew Rabie High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 114 learners from Andrew Rabie High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311611094.8%
202412212098.4%
202511411298.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Andrew Rabie High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1919100.0%
Mathematical Literacy10310198.1%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences4141100.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies726083.3%
History686392.6%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Andrew Rabie High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 2,290 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,736 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,668 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,655 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,606 compared with 732; is a public primary school, a different phase than Andrew Rabie High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Andrew Rabie High School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,736 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,668 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,655 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,606 compared with 732; is a public primary school, a different phase than Andrew Rabie High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Andrew Rabie High School, 1,601 compared with 732; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Andrew Rabie High School for 2027

Because Andrew Rabie High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Aragonweg, Adcockvale, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P.o. Box 27926, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, 6057,
Telephone
041 374 5604
EMIS number
200100033
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Andrew Rabie 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 Andrew Rabie High School directly, on 041 374 5604, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Andrew Rabie High 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 Andrew Rabie High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Andrew Rabie High School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Andrew Rabie High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Andrew Rabie High School?
Andrew Rabie High School reported 732 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Andrew Rabie High School?
Yes, Andrew Rabie 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 Andrew Rabie High School's matric results like?
Andrew Rabie High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 94.8% in 2023.
Is Andrew Rabie High School a public or private school?
Andrew Rabie High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Andrew Rabie High School?
You can call 041 374 5604. It is located at Aragonweg, Adcockvale, Gqeberha, 6001.
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