Public secondary school · Pearston, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pearston Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Pearston, Pearston Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 34 matric candidates from Pearston Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 61.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 10 | 45.5% |
| 2024 | 28 | 14 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 34 | 21 | 61.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Pearston Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 28 | 16 | 57.1% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 7 | 25.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Business Studies | 23 | 11 | 47.8% |
| History | 28 | 22 | 78.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Pearston Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Pearston Secondary 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.