SCHOOLS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY

Nelson Mandela Bay regularly achieves the highest pass rate of any teaching district in the Eastern Cape including more bachelor degree passes as well as the highest percentage of distinction passes compared to other districts in the province. The top performing matric learner in South Africa for 2020 completed his studies in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Primary and Secondary Education:

There is a wide variety of schools on offer. For a comprehensive list visit: https://www.schools4sa.co.za/province/eastern-cape/port-elizabeth/

Tertiary Education:

There are also various tertiary education facilities available in the city. The biggest, Nelson Mandela University, formerly known as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. 

The University is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The University has seven campuses – six in Port Elizabeth and one in George. The main campus of the university is the South Campus. Students at Nelson Mandela University can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level qualifications.

The Nelson Mandela University has recently received the final approval to offer the MBChB in the country’s 10th medical school and the Eastern Cape’s second, with effect from the 2021 academic year.