Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Gelvandale Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gelvandale, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 58 | 54.2% |
| 2024 | 97 | 72 | 74.2% |
| 2025 | 125 | 96 | 76.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 9 | 69.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 55 | 78.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 37 | 19 | 51.4% |
| Business Studies | 57 | 34 | 59.6% |
| Geography | 68 | 57 | 83.8% |
| History | 54 | 48 | 88.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Gelvandale Senior Secondary 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Gelvandale Senior 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.