Woolhope Secondary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Woolhope Secondary School
Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Woolhope Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1111 learners with a teaching staff of 36, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Woolhope Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Woolhope Secondary 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
Woolhope 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, Woolhope Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,111 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Woolhope Secondary School is situated in Gqeberha (Malabar), 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: 5 Saliehout St., Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020. For postal correspondence, use: St., Malabar, 6020.
Curriculum & Academics
Woolhope Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Woolhope Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Woolhope 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
5 Saliehout St., Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
St., Malabar, 6020
Phone
+27 41 457 1122Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100869
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.