David Livingstone Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Schauderville, Gqeberha, David Livingstone Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

932

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 88 matric candidates from David Livingstone Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	61	41	67.2%
2024	67	46	68.7%
2025	88	71	80.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, David Livingstone Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	70	60	85.7%
Life Sciences	31	17	54.8%
Business Studies	32	19	59.4%
Economics	22	8	36.4%
History	55	52	94.5%
English First Additional Language	11	11	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Livingstone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; is a public primary school, a different phase than David Livingstone Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against David Livingstone Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against David Livingstone Secondary School's 80.7%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to David Livingstone Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, David Livingstone Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Kohlberg Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal: P O Box 4212, Korsten, 6014
EMIS number: 200100151

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at David Livingstone Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for David Livingstone Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.

How do you apply to David Livingstone 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 David Livingstone Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?

On the numbers that are published, David Livingstone Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.7% 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 David Livingstone Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.

How big are the classes at David Livingstone Secondary School?

David Livingstone Secondary School reported 932 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 David Livingstone Secondary School?

No. David Livingstone Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are David Livingstone Secondary School's matric results like?

David Livingstone Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 67.2% in 2023.

Is David Livingstone Secondary School a public or private school?

David Livingstone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact David Livingstone Secondary School?

It is located at Kohlberg Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020.