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Woolhope Secondary School

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

Woolhope Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Malabar, Gqeberha. Its last matric group achieved a 90.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Woolhope Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Malabar, Gqeberha, Woolhope Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,111
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Woolhope Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Woolhope Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 181 matric candidates from Woolhope Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317314684.4%
202417714481.4%
202518116490.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Woolhope Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics361644.4%
Mathematical Literacy14212285.9%
Physical Sciences181266.7%
Life Sciences856576.5%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies713954.9%
Geography2727100.0%
History13311385.0%
English First Additional Language105105100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Woolhope Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woolhope 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 Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Woolhope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Woolhope Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Woolhope Secondary School's 90.6%).
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 Woolhope Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Woolhope 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
5 Saliehout St., Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
St., Malabar, 6020
Telephone
041 457 1122
Website
woolhope.co.za
Email
info@woolhope.co.za
EMIS number
200100869

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Woolhope 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 Woolhope Secondary School directly, on 041 457 1122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Woolhope 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 Woolhope Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Woolhope Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% 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 Woolhope Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Woolhope Secondary School?
Woolhope Secondary School reported 1,111 learners and 36 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 Woolhope Secondary School?
Yes, Woolhope Secondary 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 Woolhope Secondary School's matric results like?
Woolhope Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.
Is Woolhope Secondary School a public or private school?
Woolhope Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Woolhope Secondary School?
You can call 041 457 1122. It is located at 5 Saliehout St., Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020.
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