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Cape Recife High School

Public secondary school, special needs education specialisation · Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Cape Recife High School is a public secondary school based in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Cape Recife High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Cape Recife High School operates as a public secondary school.

459
Learners
72
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cape Recife High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Cape Recife High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 35 matric candidates from Cape Recife High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383592.1%
2024322990.6%
2025353291.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Cape Recife High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8562.5%
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Physical Sciences4125.0%
Life Sciences14964.3%
Business Studies232191.3%
Geography77100.0%
History6583.3%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cape Recife High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cape Recife High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Cape Recife High School's 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Cape Recife High School's 91.4%).

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Cape Recife High School for 2027

Because Cape Recife High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
58 Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
Po Box 48 , Port Elizabeth, 6000
Telephone
041 583 2147
EMIS number
200100104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cape Recife High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Cape Recife High School directly, on 041 583 2147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cape Recife High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Cape Recife High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Cape Recife High School's matric pass rate of 91.4% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Cape Recife High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Cape Recife High School?
Cape Recife High School reported 459 learners and 72 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cape Recife High School?
Yes, Cape Recife High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Cape Recife High School's matric results like?
Cape Recife High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.1% since 2023.
Is Cape Recife High School a public or private school?
Cape Recife High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cape Recife High School?
You can call 041 583 2147. It is located at 58 Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001.
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