St Marks Community School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About St Marks Community School
A independent combined school serving the Gqeberha community in Eastern Cape, St Marks Community School operates under the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 237 learners and 25 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Marks Community School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Marks Community School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Marks Community School reported a total enrollment of 237 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Marks Community School is situated in Gqeberha (Framesby North), 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: Cnr Cape Road And Boshoff Street, Framesby North, Gqeberha, 6045. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 27033, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, 6057.
Curriculum & Academics
St Marks Community School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Marks Community 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Cape Road And Boshoff Street, Framesby North, Gqeberha, 6045
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 27033, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, 6057
Phone
+27 41 360 6641Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100985
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.