Public secondary school · Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Pearson High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Pearson High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 212 learners from Pearson High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 220 | 220 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 224 | 224 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 212 | 212 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Pearson High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 145 | 145 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 109 | 107 | 98.2% |
| Life Sciences | 135 | 134 | 99.3% |
| Accounting | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 101 | 101 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| History | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pearson 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 Pearson High School for its exact current amount.
Pearson 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.