Pearson High School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Pearson High School
Pearson High School is registered as a public secondary school based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, under the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 1174 learners and 75 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pearson 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
Pearson 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
Pearson 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, Pearson High School reported a total enrollment of 1,174 learners with a teaching staff of 75 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Pearson High School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Summerstrand), 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: Jenvey Road, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Summerstrand, 6001.
Curriculum & Academics
Pearson High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pearson 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 Pearson 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
Jenvey Road, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
Summerstrand, 6001
Phone
+27 41 583 2111Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100619
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.