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Gamble Street Secondary School

Public secondary school · Jubilee Park, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Jubilee Park, Kariega, Gamble Street Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gamble Street Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gamble Street Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Jubilee Park, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,233
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gamble Street Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Gamble Street Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316711267.1%
202418514075.7%
202514910671.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gamble Street Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy18614477.4%
Life Sciences513058.8%
Accounting13969.2%
Business Studies685073.5%
Economics623251.6%
Geography423378.6%
History1108880.0%
English First Additional Language113113100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Gamble Street Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamble Street Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gamble Street Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Gamble Street Secondary School, with 1,668 learners against 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Gamble Street Secondary School, with 1,655 learners against 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gamble Street Secondary School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamble Street Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gamble Street Secondary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gamble Street Secondary School, at 1,338 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamble Street Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Gamble Street Secondary School, with 1,275 learners against 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (70.4% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%).
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gamble Street Secondary School, at 1,249 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is a similar size to Gamble Street Secondary School, with 1,215 learners against 1,233; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gamble Street Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tinara Secondary School is a similar size to Gamble Street Secondary School, with 1,199 learners against 1,233; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.4% against Gamble Street Secondary School's 71.1%.
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 Gamble Street Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gamble Street 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
8 - 11 Gamble Street, Jubilee Park, Kariega, 6230
Postal
Private Bag X40, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 991 0757
EMIS number
200100238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamble Street 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 Gamble Street Secondary School directly, on 041 991 0757, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamble Street Secondary 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 Gamble Street Secondary School the best school in Kariega?
On the numbers that are published, Gamble Street Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.1% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Gamble Street Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gamble Street Secondary School?
Gamble Street Secondary School reported 1,233 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Gamble Street Secondary School?
No. Gamble Street Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gamble Street Secondary School's matric results like?
Gamble Street Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's up from 67.1% in 2023.
Is Gamble Street Secondary School a public or private school?
Gamble Street Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamble Street Secondary School?
You can call 041 991 0757. It is located at 8 - 11 Gamble Street, Jubilee Park, Kariega, 6230.
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