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Linkside High School

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

Linkside High School is a public secondary school based in Linkside, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.5% pass rate.

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Linkside High School

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

In Linkside, Gqeberha, Linkside High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

721
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Linkside High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Linkside High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 127 learners from Linkside High School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314211681.7%
202414312688.1%
202512712094.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Linkside High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372567.6%
Mathematical Literacy10610397.2%
Physical Sciences211571.4%
Life Sciences816782.7%
Accounting201890.0%
Business Studies857790.6%
Economics533769.8%
History2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Linkside High School's 94.5%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Linkside High School's 721; is a public primary school, a different phase than Linkside High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Linkside High School's 94.5%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Linkside High School's 721; is a public primary school, a different phase than Linkside High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Linkside High School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Linkside High School's 94.5%.

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 Linkside High School for 2027

Because Linkside 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
Wychwood Avenue, Linkside, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 27999, Greenacres, 6057
Telephone
041 373 7948
Website
linksidehs.co.za
Email
info@linksidehs.co.za
EMIS number
200100133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Linkside 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 Linkside High School directly, on 041 373 7948, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Linkside 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 Linkside High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Linkside High School's 94.5% 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 Linkside High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Linkside High School?
Linkside High School reported 721 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Linkside High School?
Yes, Linkside 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 Linkside High School's matric results like?
Linkside High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.7% in 2023.
Is Linkside High School a public or private school?
Linkside High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Linkside High School?
You can call 041 373 7948. It is located at Wychwood Avenue, Linkside, Gqeberha, 6001.
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