Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Algoa Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.