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Collegiate Girls High School

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

Collegiate Girls High School is a public secondary school based in Parsons Hill, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Collegiate Girls High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Parsons Hill, Gqeberha, Collegiate Girls High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

691
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Collegiate Girls 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 Collegiate Girls High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 130 matric candidates from Collegiate Girls High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023138138100.0%
2024130130100.0%
2025130130100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Collegiate Girls High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6969100.0%
Mathematical Literacy6161100.0%
Physical Sciences3333100.0%
Life Sciences7474100.0%
Accounting282796.4%
Geography1616100.0%
History4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Collegiate Girls High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; is a public primary school, a different phase than Collegiate Girls 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 noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; is a public primary school, a different phase than Collegiate Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Collegiate Girls High School's 691; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Collegiate Girls High School's 100%.
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 Collegiate Girls High School for 2027

As a public school, Collegiate Girls 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
Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
Kestell, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6057
Telephone
041 373 7705
Website
collegiatehigh.co.za
Email
collegia@cghs.co.za
EMIS number
200100131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Collegiate Girls 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 Collegiate Girls High School directly, on 041 373 7705, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Collegiate Girls 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 Collegiate Girls High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Collegiate Girls High School's 100% 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 Collegiate Girls High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Collegiate Girls High School?
Collegiate Girls High School reported 691 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Collegiate Girls High School?
Yes, Collegiate Girls 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 Collegiate Girls High School's matric results like?
Collegiate Girls High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Collegiate Girls High School a public or private school?
Collegiate Girls High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Collegiate Girls High School?
You can call 041 373 7705. It is located at Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha, 6001.
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