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Public high school
Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School
Algoa Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Algoa Park, 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 959 learners and 36 educators, about 26.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 84.7% of its 131 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.7% of the school's 131 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 148 | 84.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 158 | 125 | 79.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 131 | 111 | 84.7% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 959 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100607 |
| Exam centre number | 4341033 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rottingdeanweg,algoapark,gqeberha,6001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 11082, Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005 |
| Suburb / area | Algoa Park |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School
Is Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Otto Du Plessis 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 4 school.
What is Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.7% of its 131 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 79.1%.
How many learners are at Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?
959 learners and 36 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 23 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100607. Its exam centre number is 4341033.
Where is Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?
Rottingdeanweg,algoapark,gqeberha,6001. It is in Algoa Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 452 2184.
Schools near Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School
Young Park Primary School
Young Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Ithembelihle Comprehensive School
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98.7% matric 2025Gelvandale Senior Secondary School
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76.8% matric 2025Victory Leadership Senior Academy
Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
93.8% matric 2025Victory Leadership Academy
Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Pendla Primary School
New Brighton, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Gelvan Park Primary School
Gelvan Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Tjaart van der Walt Primary School
Algoa Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.