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Merryvale School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Mangold Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Merryvale School is a public school based in Mangold Park, Gqeberha. It currently teaches around 384 learners.

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

In Mangold Park, Gqeberha, Merryvale School operates as a public school.

384
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Merryvale School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Merryvale School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Merryvale School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale 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 Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale 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 Merryvale School's 384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merryvale 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 Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale 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 Merryvale School's 384; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Merryvale School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merryvale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merryvale 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Merryvale School for 2027

Merryvale School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Alan Drive, Mangold Park, Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
P O Box 7163, Newton Park,
Telephone
041 367 1957
EMIS number
200100971

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merryvale 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 Merryvale School directly, on 041 367 1957, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merryvale 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Merryvale School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Merryvale 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 Merryvale School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Merryvale School?
Merryvale School reported 384 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Merryvale School?
Yes, Merryvale 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 Merryvale School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Merryvale School.
Is Merryvale School a public or private school?
Merryvale School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merryvale School?
You can call 041 367 1957. It is located at Alan Drive, Mangold Park, Gqeberha, 6070.
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