Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Algoa Park, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

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Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Otto Du Plessis 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	175	148	84.6%
2024	158	125	79.1%
2025	131	111	84.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Otto Du Plessis 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	8	4	50.0%
Mathematical Literacy	130	106	81.5%
Physical Sciences	5	2	40.0%
Life Sciences	35	18	51.4%
Accounting	9	5	55.6%
Business Studies	94	47	50.0%
Geography	58	39	67.2%
English First Additional Language	158	158	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%).
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%).
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%).
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%).
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School, 1,601 compared with 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's 84.7%.

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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Rottingdeanweg , Algoapark, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal: P O Box 11082, Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005
Telephone: 041 452 2184
EMIS number: 200100607

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Otto Du Plessis 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 452 2184, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Otto Du Plessis 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?

On the numbers that are published, Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.7% 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 Otto Du Plessis 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?

Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School reported 959 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Otto Du Plessis 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 Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.6% since 2023.

Is Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 452 2184. It is located at Rottingdeanweg , Algoapark, Gqeberha, 6001.