Public secondary school · Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St Thomas Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Gelvandale, Gqeberha, St Thomas Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Of the 142 learners from St Thomas Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 101 | 63.9% |
| 2024 | 141 | 112 | 79.4% |
| 2025 | 142 | 115 | 81.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, St Thomas Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 91.3% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 126 | 115 | 91.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| Life Sciences | 62 | 47 | 75.8% |
| Accounting | 28 | 21 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 128 | 93 | 72.7% |
| Geography | 54 | 48 | 88.9% |
| History | 86 | 68 | 79.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, St Thomas Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
St Thomas Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.