Public secondary school, technical specialisation · New Brighton, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ithembelihle Comprehensive School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in New Brighton, Gqeberha, Ithembelihle Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Ithembelihle Comprehensive School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 108 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 161 | 115 | 71.4% |
| 2025 | 150 | 148 | 98.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ithembelihle Comprehensive School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.4% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 12 | 50.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 169 | 163 | 96.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ithembelihle Comprehensive School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Ithembelihle Comprehensive 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.