Public combined school · Port Alfred, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Port Alfred High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Port Alfred High School is a public combined school in Port Alfred. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Port Alfred High School entered 76 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 | 68 | 98.6% |
| 2024 | 66 | 63 | 95.5% |
| 2025 | 76 | 74 | 97.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Port Alfred High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Accounting | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Business Studies | 26 | 22 | 84.6% |
| Geography | 40 | 39 | 97.5% |
| History | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred High School for its exact current amount.
Port Alfred 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.