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Uitenhage Secondary School

Public secondary school · Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Uitenhage Secondary School is a public secondary school in Jubilee Park, Uitenhage. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.9% pass rate.

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Located in Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, Uitenhage Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,368
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Uitenhage Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Uitenhage Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Uitenhage Secondary School entered 197 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324619780.1%
202424822289.5%
202519718593.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Uitenhage Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics533362.3%
Mathematical Literacy20018793.5%
Physical Sciences342676.5%
Life Sciences937883.9%
Accounting302893.3%
Business Studies15912880.5%
Economics412561.0%
Geography757093.3%
History14513593.1%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Uitenhage Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Uitenhage Secondary School's 1,368; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Uitenhage Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Uitenhage Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,368; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Uitenhage Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Uitenhage Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Secondary School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Uitenhage Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Uitenhage Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Uitenhage

And within Uitenhage itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dalrose Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Secondary School, at 1,124 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Caritas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Secondary School, at 987 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dower Practising School teaches fewer learners than Uitenhage Secondary School, 921 compared with 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • High School Brandwag is noticeably smaller, with 850 learners against Uitenhage Secondary School's 1,368; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Uitenhage Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Uitenhage Convent Rc Primary School teaches fewer learners than Uitenhage Secondary School, 506 compared with 1,368; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Uitenhage Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Uitenhage Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6230
Postal
Po Box 447, Central, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 992 5020
Website
uitenhagehigh.co.za
Email
admin@uitenhagehigh.co.za
EMIS number
200100802

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uitenhage Secondary 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 Uitenhage Secondary School directly, on 041 992 5020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uitenhage Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Uitenhage Secondary School the best school in Uitenhage?
On the numbers that are published, Uitenhage Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than HOëRSKOOL BRANDWAG's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uitenhage besides Uitenhage Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Uitenhage, including Dalrose Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Uitenhage Secondary School?
Uitenhage Secondary School reported 1,368 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Uitenhage Secondary School?
Yes, Uitenhage Secondary 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 Uitenhage Secondary School's matric results like?
Uitenhage Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 80.1% in 2023.
Is Uitenhage Secondary School a public or private school?
Uitenhage Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uitenhage Secondary School?
You can call 041 992 5020. It is located at 19 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6230.
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