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Chapman Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Chapman Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gelvandale, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Chapman Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Chapman Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,461
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Chapman Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Chapman Secondary School entered 182 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316812373.2%
202418215183.0%
202518214981.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chapman Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201260.0%
Mathematical Literacy16212778.4%
Physical Sciences13969.2%
Life Sciences523873.1%
Business Studies523771.2%
Geography554480.0%
History12710683.5%
English First Additional Language777597.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Chapman Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Chapman Secondary School's 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Chapman Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Chapman Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chapman Secondary School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Chapman Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chapman Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Chapman Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Chapman Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chapman Secondary School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Chapman Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chapman Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chapman Secondary School, at 1,601 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Chapman Secondary School's 81.9%.
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 Chapman Secondary School for 2027

Chapman Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bell Road, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P O Box 16358, Gelvandale, 6020
Telephone
041 452 5371
EMIS number
200100111

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chapman Secondary 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 Chapman Secondary School directly, on 041 452 5371, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chapman Secondary 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 Chapman Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Chapman Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.9% 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 Chapman Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Chapman Secondary School?
Chapman Secondary School reported 1,461 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Chapman Secondary School?
No. Chapman Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Chapman Secondary School's matric results like?
Chapman Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.9%, in 2025. That's up from 73.2% in 2023.
Is Chapman Secondary School a public or private school?
Chapman Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chapman Secondary School?
You can call 041 452 5371. It is located at Bell Road, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020.
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