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Public high school
Qaphelani Senior Secondary School
Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 573 learners and 17 educators, about 33.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 72.5% of its 69 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.5% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 40 | 76.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 57 | 51 | 89.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 69 | 50 | 72.5% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 573 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100638 |
| Exam centre number | 4341069 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kulati Street,kwazakhele,gqeberha,6205 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 241, New Brigthon, Port Elizabeth, 6200 |
| Suburb / area | Kwazakhele |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Qaphelani Senior Secondary School
Is Qaphelani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qaphelani Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.5% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.9%, 2024 89.5%.
How many learners are at Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?
573 learners and 17 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100638. Its exam centre number is 4341069.
Where is Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?
Kulati Street,kwazakhele,gqeberha,6205. It is in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 459 5015.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.