Gamble Street Secondary School
Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Gamble Street Secondary School
Gamble Street Secondary School (EMIS: 200100238) is a public secondary school situated in Kariega, Eastern Cape and managed by the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1233 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamble Street 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, Gamble Street 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
Gamble Street 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, Gamble Street Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,233 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Gamble Street Secondary School is situated in Kariega (Jubilee Park), 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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 8 - 11 Gamble Street, Jubilee Park, Kariega, 6230. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X40, Uitenhage, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamble Street Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gamble Street Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Gamble Street 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
Address
8 - 11 Gamble Street, Jubilee Park, Kariega, 6230
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X40, Uitenhage, 6230
Phone
+27 41 991 0757Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100238
Department of Basic Education
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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.