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Port Alfred High School

Public secondary school · Port Alfred, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Port Alfred High School, a public secondary school serving Port Alfred. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.4% pass rate.

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Port Alfred High School is a public secondary school in Port Alfred. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

790
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696898.6%
2024666395.5%
2025767497.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Port Alfred High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy424197.6%
Physical Sciences1414100.0%
Life Sciences262596.2%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies262284.6%
Geography403997.5%
History262492.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Port Alfred High School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Alfred High School, 1,897 compared with 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Port Alfred High School's 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Port Alfred High School, 1,653 compared with 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%).
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Port Alfred High School, 1,514 compared with 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Port Alfred High School's 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%.

Port Alfred

Zooming into Port Alfred, here are 5 other schools to compare against Port Alfred High School.

  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Port Alfred High School, 1,653 compared with 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%).
  • Nomzamo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Alfred High School, at 1,068 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.5% against Port Alfred High School's 97.4%.
  • Mtyobo Public Primary School is a similar size to Port Alfred High School, with 962 learners against 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qhayiya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Port Alfred High School, at 795 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Port Alfred Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Port Alfred High School, with 669 learners against 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Port Alfred High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Port Alfred High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
27 Park Avenue, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal
P O Box 67, Port Alfred, 6170
Telephone
046 624 2440
Website
portalfredschool.co.za
EMIS number
200100632

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred High School directly, on 046 624 2440, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred High School the best school in Port Alfred?
On the numbers that are published, Port Alfred High School's matric pass rate of 97.4% is lower than KUYASA COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Port Alfred besides Port Alfred High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Port Alfred, including Kuyasa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Port Alfred High School?
Port Alfred High School reported 790 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Port Alfred High School?
Yes, Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred High School's matric results like?
Port Alfred High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is Port Alfred High School a public or private school?
Port Alfred High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Alfred High School?
You can call 046 624 2440. It is located at 27 Park Avenue, Port Alfred, 6170.
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