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St Thomas Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

St Thomas Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gelvandale, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 81% pass rate.

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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.

989
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, St Thomas Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315810163.9%
202414111279.4%
202514211581.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181055.6%
Mathematical Literacy12611591.3%
Physical Sciences14857.1%
Life Sciences624775.8%
Accounting282175.0%
Business Studies1289372.7%
Geography544888.9%
History866879.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with St Thomas Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Thomas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Thomas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against St Thomas Secondary School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against St Thomas Secondary School's 81%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St Thomas Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Beetlestone Road, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P O Box 16251, Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6016
Telephone
041 452 1942
EMIS number
200100745

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Thomas 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 St Thomas Secondary School directly, on 041 452 1942, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Thomas Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Thomas Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, St Thomas Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% 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 St Thomas Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at St Thomas Secondary School?
St Thomas Secondary School reported 989 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 St Thomas Secondary School?
No. St Thomas Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are St Thomas Secondary School's matric results like?
St Thomas Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's up from 63.9% in 2023.
Is St Thomas Secondary School a public or private school?
St Thomas Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Thomas Secondary School?
You can call 041 452 1942. It is located at Beetlestone Road, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020.
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