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Urban Academy

Private combined school · Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Urban Academy, a private combined school serving Central, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.7%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Urban Academy, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Urban Academy is a private combined school in Central, Gqeberha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,116
Learners
54
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Urban Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 143 learners from Urban Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 79.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231017978.2%
2024837894.0%
202514311479.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Urban Academy reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics222090.9%
Mathematical Literacy636196.8%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences403485.0%
Accounting17952.9%
Business Studies554887.3%
Geography3030100.0%
History292586.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Urban Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 2,290 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,736 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,668 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,655 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,606 compared with 1,116; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Urban Academy.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,736 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,668 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,655 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,606 compared with 1,116; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Urban Academy, 1,601 compared with 1,116; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Urban Academy's 79.7%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
272 Govan Mbeki Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
Telephone
041 585 0881
Website
urbanacademyschool.com
Email
chris@urbanacademy.co.za
EMIS number
200100090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Urban Academy?
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 Urban Academy directly, on 041 585 0881, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Urban Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Urban Academy the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Urban Academy's matric pass rate of 79.7% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Urban Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Urban Academy?
Urban Academy reported 1,116 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Urban Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Urban Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Urban Academy's matric results like?
Urban Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.2% since 2023.
Is Urban Academy a public or private school?
Urban Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Urban Academy?
You can call 041 585 0881. It is located at 272 Govan Mbeki Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001.
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