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Framesby High School

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

Welcome to Framesby High School, a public secondary school serving Framesby, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.6% pass rate.

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Framesby High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Framesby High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Framesby High School is a public secondary school in Framesby, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,286
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Framesby High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Framesby High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 215 matric candidates from Framesby High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320520097.6%
202421521399.1%
202521521298.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Framesby High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics918896.7%
Mathematical Literacy124124100.0%
Physical Sciences626198.4%
Life Sciences747094.6%
Agricultural Sciences191789.5%
Accounting656193.8%
Business Studies757194.7%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language176176100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Framesby High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Framesby High School, 2,290 compared with 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Framesby High School, at 1,736 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Framesby High School, with 1,668 learners against 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Framesby High School, with 1,655 learners against 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Framesby High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Framesby High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Framesby High School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Framesby High School, at 1,736 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Framesby High School, with 1,668 learners against 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Framesby High School, with 1,655 learners against 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Framesby High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Framesby High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Framesby High School, with 1,601 learners against 1,286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Framesby High School's 98.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Framesby High School for 2027

As a public school, Framesby High 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
Cornelia Laan, Framesby, Gqeberha, 6045
Postal
P O Box 28065, Sunridge Park, 6008
Telephone
041 360 1257
Website
framesby.co.za
Email
mediasentrum@framesby.co.za
EMIS number
200100230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Framesby 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 Framesby High School directly, on 041 360 1257, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Framesby High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Framesby High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Framesby High School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Framesby High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Framesby High School?
Framesby High School reported 1,286 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Framesby High School?
Yes, Framesby 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 Framesby High School's matric results like?
Framesby High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Framesby High School a public or private school?
Framesby High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Framesby High School?
You can call 041 360 1257. It is located at Cornelia Laan, Framesby, Gqeberha, 6045.
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