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Public high school
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School
Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 091 learners and 38 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.8% of its 125 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.8% of the school's 125 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 58 | 54.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 97 | 72 | 74.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 125 | 96 | 76.8% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 091 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100244 |
| Exam centre number | 4341025 |
Address and location
| Street address | Martin Street,gelvandale,gqeberha,6020 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 16262, Gelvandale, 6016 |
| Suburb / area | Gelvandale |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Gelvandale Senior Secondary School
Is Gelvandale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gelvandale Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.8% of its 125 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 54.2%, 2024 74.2%.
How many learners are at Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?
1 091 learners and 38 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100244. Its exam centre number is 4341025.
Where is Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?
Martin Street,gelvandale,gqeberha,6020. It is in Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 456 1632.
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81.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.