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Arcadia Senior Secondary School

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

Arcadia Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Arcadia, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Arcadia Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Arcadia, Gqeberha, Arcadia Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,061
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Arcadia Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Arcadia Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Arcadia Senior Secondary 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 noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Arcadia Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Arcadia Senior Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Senior Secondary 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 Arcadia Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Arcadia Senior Secondary 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
271 Rensburg Street, Arcadia, Gqeberha, 6059
Postal
P O Box 17027, Saltriver, 6059
Telephone
041 482 0229
EMIS number
200100037
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Arcadia Senior 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 Arcadia Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 482 0229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Arcadia Senior Secondary 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 Arcadia Senior Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Arcadia Senior Secondary 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 Arcadia Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Arcadia Senior Secondary School?
Arcadia Senior Secondary School reported 1,061 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Arcadia Senior Secondary School?
No. Arcadia Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Arcadia Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Arcadia Senior Secondary School.
Is Arcadia Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Arcadia Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Arcadia Senior Secondary School?
You can call 041 482 0229. It is located at 271 Rensburg Street, Arcadia, Gqeberha, 6059.
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