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Victoria Park High School

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

Victoria Park High School is a public secondary school in Walmer, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.2%.

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Located in Walmer, Gqeberha, Victoria Park High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,074
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Victoria Park High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Victoria Park High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 207 learners from Victoria Park High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319518795.9%
202419619096.9%
202520719393.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Victoria Park High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics938389.2%
Mathematical Literacy10310299.0%
Physical Sciences494387.8%
Life Sciences686798.5%
Accounting393487.2%
Business Studies11310391.2%
Geography3535100.0%
History424197.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Victoria Park High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; is a public primary school, a different phase than Victoria Park High 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 Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; is a public primary school, a different phase than Victoria Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Victoria Park High School's 1,074; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Victoria Park High School's 93.2%).
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 Victoria Park High School for 2027

As a public school, Victoria Park High 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
Victoria Park Drive, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 5868, Walmer, 6065
Telephone
041 508 6400
Website
victoriaparkhigh.com
Email
info@vphigh.co.za
EMIS number
200100823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Victoria Park High 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 Victoria Park High School directly, on 041 508 6400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Victoria Park High 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 Victoria Park High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Victoria Park High School's 93.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Victoria Park High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Victoria Park High School?
Victoria Park High School reported 1,074 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Victoria Park High School?
Yes, Victoria Park High 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 Victoria Park High School's matric results like?
Victoria Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is Victoria Park High School a public or private school?
Victoria Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Victoria Park High School?
You can call 041 508 6400. It is located at Victoria Park Drive, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6001.
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