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Gamalakhe Commercial High School

Public secondary school · Gamalakhe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Gamalakhe circuit)

Gamalakhe Commercial High School is a public secondary school based in Gamalakhe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.8%.

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

In Gamalakhe, Gamalakhe Commercial High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,049
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gamalakhe Commercial High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Gamalakhe Commercial High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gamalakhe Commercial High School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317915486.0%
202415615196.8%
202519617689.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312208.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics444397.7%
Mathematical Literacy11311097.3%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences1119888.3%
Accounting857992.9%
Business Studies117117100.0%
Economics11610792.2%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Gamalakhe Commercial High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Commercial High School, 1,710 compared with 1,049; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamalakhe Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Commercial High School, 1,673 compared with 1,049; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Gamalakhe Commercial High School's 89.8%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Commercial High School, 1,612 compared with 1,049; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Gamalakhe Commercial High School's 89.8%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Commercial High School, 1,592 compared with 1,049; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Gamalakhe Commercial High School's 89.8%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Gamalakhe Commercial High School's 1,049; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamalakhe Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15 Gamalakhe Location, Port Shepstone, 4265
Postal
Private Bag X1002, Stmichaelsonsea, 4265
Telephone
081 237 1617
Email
gamalakhecommercial@gmail.com
EMIS number
500146853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamalakhe Commercial 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 Gamalakhe Commercial High School directly, on 081 237 1617 or by email at gamalakhecommercial@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamalakhe Commercial 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 Gamalakhe Commercial High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Gamalakhe Commercial High School's matric pass rate of 89.8% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Gamalakhe Commercial High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Gamalakhe Commercial High School?
Gamalakhe Commercial High School reported 1,049 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Gamalakhe Commercial High School?
Yes, Gamalakhe Commercial 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 Gamalakhe Commercial High School's matric results like?
Gamalakhe Commercial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.8%, in 2025. That's up from 86% in 2023.
Is Gamalakhe Commercial High School a public or private school?
Gamalakhe Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamalakhe Commercial High School?
You can call 081 237 1617 or email gamalakhecommercial@gmail.com. It is located at 15 Gamalakhe Location, Port Shepstone, 4265.