Qaphelani Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Qaphelani Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwazakhele, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

573

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 69 matric candidates from Qaphelani Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	52	40	76.9%
2024	57	51	89.5%
2025	69	50	72.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	9	7	77.8%
Mathematical Literacy	54	44	81.5%
Physical Sciences	9	8	88.9%
Life Sciences	12	9	75.0%
Business Studies	29	19	65.5%
Economics	24	19	79.2%
Geography	21	18	85.7%
History	34	18	52.9%
English First Additional Language	68	68	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qaphelani Senior Secondary School, 1,601 compared with 573; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's 72.5%.

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 Qaphelani Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Qaphelani 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: Kulati Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205
Postal: P.o. Box 241 , New Brigthon, Port Elizabeth, 6200
Telephone: 041 459 5015
EMIS number: 200100638

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Qaphelani 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 Qaphelani Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 459 5015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

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

On the numbers that are published, Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.5% 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 Qaphelani 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 Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School reported 573 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?

No. Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.5%, in 2025. That's down from 76.9% in 2023.

Is Qaphelani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Qaphelani Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 459 5015. It is located at Kulati Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205.