Gelvandale Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,091

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gelvandale Senior Secondary School, 1,601 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's 76.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Gelvandale Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Martin Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal: P O Box 16262, Gelvandale, 6016
Telephone: 041 456 1632
EMIS number: 200100244

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Gelvandale Senior 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 456 1632, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Gelvandale Senior 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?

On the numbers that are published, Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.8% 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?

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

How big are the classes at Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?

Gelvandale Senior Secondary School reported 1,091 learners and 38 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Gelvandale Senior Secondary 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 Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Gelvandale Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.8%, in 2025. That's up from 54.2% in 2023.

Is Gelvandale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Gelvandale Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 456 1632. It is located at Martin Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020.