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Paterson High School

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

Welcome to Paterson High School, a public secondary school serving Schauderville, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.4% pass rate.

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Paterson High School is a public secondary school in Schauderville, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,185
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Paterson High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 132 matric candidates from Paterson High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313111084.0%
202415413688.3%
202513212292.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Paterson High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy14112487.9%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences605795.0%
Accounting231669.6%
Business Studies716084.5%
History13912388.5%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paterson High School, 2,290 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Paterson High School's 92.4%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Paterson High School, 1,736 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Paterson High School's 92.4%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Paterson High School, 1,668 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Paterson High School's 92.4%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Paterson High School, with 1,655 learners against 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Paterson High School's 92.4%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paterson High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paterson High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Paterson High School, 1,736 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Paterson High School's 92.4%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Paterson High School, 1,668 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Paterson High School's 92.4%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Paterson High School, with 1,655 learners against 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Paterson High School's 92.4%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paterson High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paterson High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Paterson High School, with 1,601 learners against 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Paterson High School's 92.4%).
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 Paterson High School for 2027

Paterson High 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
51 Nicholas Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P O Box 34473, Newton Park, 6055
Telephone
041 453 4728
EMIS number
200100618

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paterson 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 Paterson High School directly, on 041 453 4728, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paterson 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 Paterson High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Paterson High School's matric pass rate of 92.4% 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 Paterson High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Paterson High School?
Paterson High School reported 1,185 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Paterson High School?
No. Paterson High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Paterson High School's matric results like?
Paterson High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 84% in 2023.
Is Paterson High School a public or private school?
Paterson High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paterson High School?
You can call 041 453 4728. It is located at 51 Nicholas Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020.
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