Theodor Herzl High School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Theodor Herzl High School
Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Theodor Herzl High School is a independent combined school located in an urban setting under the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 429 learners with a teaching staff of 46, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Theodor Herzl High 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
Theodor Herzl High 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, Theodor Herzl High School reported a total enrollment of 429 learners with a teaching staff of 46 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
Theodor Herzl High School is situated in Gqeberha (Walmer), 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: 14th Avenue, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5333, Walmer, 6065.
Curriculum & Academics
Theodor Herzl High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Theodor Herzl High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Theodor Herzl High 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
14th Avenue, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5333, Walmer, 6065
Phone
+27 41 581 4244Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100895
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.