Adelaide Gymnasium
Adelaide, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Adelaide Gymnasium
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Adelaide Gymnasium is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Adelaide Gymnasium 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
Adelaide Gymnasium 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, Adelaide Gymnasium reported a total enrollment of 627 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Adelaide Gymnasium is situated in Adelaide (Lingelethu), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Welsh Street, Adelaide, 5760. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X311, Adelaide, 5760.
Curriculum & Academics
Adelaide Gymnasium is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Adelaide Gymnasium 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 Adelaide Gymnasium 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
Welsh Street, Adelaide, 5760
Adelaide, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X311, Adelaide, 5760
Phone
+27 46 940 0290Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100012
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.