Collegiate Girls High School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Collegiate Girls High School
In the urban area of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Collegiate Girls High School operates as a public secondary school within the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 691 learners with a teaching staff of 52, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Collegiate Girls High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Collegiate Girls High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Collegiate Girls High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Collegiate Girls High School reported a total enrollment of 691 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Collegiate Girls High School is situated in Gqeberha (Parsons Hill), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Kestell, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6057.
Curriculum & Academics
Collegiate Girls High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Collegiate Girls High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Collegiate Girls High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha, 6001
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Kestell, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6057
Phone
+27 41 373 7705Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100131
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.