Public secondary school · Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 123 | 73.2% |
| 2024 | 182 | 151 | 83.0% |
| 2025 | 182 | 149 | 81.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 162 | 127 | 78.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 9 | 69.2% |
| Life Sciences | 52 | 38 | 73.1% |
| Business Studies | 52 | 37 | 71.2% |
| Geography | 55 | 44 | 80.0% |
| History | 127 | 106 | 83.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 77 | 75 | 97.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Chapman Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.