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Morningside High School

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

Welcome to Morningside High School, a public secondary school serving Morningside, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.7% pass rate.

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Morningside High School is a public secondary school in Morningside, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

989
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Morningside High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Morningside High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 161 learners from Morningside High School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319615076.5%
202416413582.3%
202516113080.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Morningside High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics542240.7%
Mathematical Literacy11511499.1%
Physical Sciences462963.0%
Life Sciences1208570.8%
Accounting12758.3%
Business Studies13711986.9%
Geography3535100.0%
History917784.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 2,290 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,736 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,668 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,655 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,606 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morningside High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Morningside High School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,736 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,668 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,655 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,606 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morningside High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morningside High School, 1,601 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Morningside High School's 80.7%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Morningside High School for 2027

Because Morningside 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
Topaz Road, Morningside, Gqeberha, 6025
Postal
P O Box 10022, Linton Grange, 6025
Website
hmorningside.wixsite.com
EMIS number
200100117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morningside High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Morningside High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Morningside High 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 Morningside High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Morningside High School's matric pass rate of 80.7% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Morningside High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Morningside High School?
Morningside High School reported 989 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Morningside High School?
Yes, Morningside 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 Morningside High School's matric results like?
Morningside High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Morningside High School a public or private school?
Morningside High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morningside High School?
It is located at Topaz Road, Morningside, Gqeberha, 6025.
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