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City Of Light Private School

Private secondary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to City Of Light Private School, a private secondary school serving Alice. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about City Of Light Private School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

City Of Light Private School is a private secondary school in Alice. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

18
Learners
7
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, City Of Light Private School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 28 learners from City Of Light Private School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233266.7%
2024400.0%
2025282382.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

City Of Light Private School reported results in 4 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 25%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics400.0%
Physical Sciences400.0%
Life Sciences4125.0%
Agricultural Sciences4125.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with City Of Light Private School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 1,224 compared with 18; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 1,170 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 1,020 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 1,001 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against City Of Light Private School's 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.

Alice

Zooming into Alice, here are 5 other schools to compare against City Of Light Private School.

  • Imingcangathelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 687 learners against City Of Light Private School's 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 608 learners against City Of Light Private School's 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.5% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Alice Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 577 compared with 18; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 497 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against City Of Light Private School's 82.1%.
  • Davidson Preparatory School teaches considerably more learners than City Of Light Private School, 445 compared with 18; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
103 Wienand Street Alice
Postal
103 Wiennad Street Alice 5700
Telephone
040 653 0080
EMIS number
200201081

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at City Of Light Private 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 City Of Light Private School directly, on 040 653 0080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to City Of Light Private 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 City Of Light Private School the best school in Alice?
On the numbers that are published, City Of Light Private School's matric pass rate of 82.1% is lower than IMINGCANGATHELO HIGH SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Alice besides City Of Light Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at City Of Light Private School?
City Of Light Private School reported 18 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 City Of Light Private School?
Yes. As a private school, City Of Light Private School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are City Of Light Private School's matric results like?
City Of Light Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.1%, in 2025. That's up from 66.7% in 2023.
Is City Of Light Private School a public or private school?
City Of Light Private School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact City Of Light Private School?
You can call 040 653 0080. It is located at 103 Wienand Street Alice.
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