Qaphelani Senior Secondary School

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape ยท Nelson Mandela

Public Secondary School Q3 No Fee

About Qaphelani Senior Secondary School

Registered under EMIS 200100638, Qaphelani Senior Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 573 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

As a Q3 institution, Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Qaphelani Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 573 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is situated in Gqeberha (Kwazakhele), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Kulati Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 241, New Brigthon, Port Elizabeth, 6200.

Curriculum & Academics

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Qaphelani Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Qaphelani Senior Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Kulati Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 241, New Brigthon, Port Elizabeth, 6200

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 573
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictNelson Mandela

EMIS Number

200100638

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.