H. Venter Primêre Skool
Ashton Sp, Ashton, Western Cape 513 m
Public high school
Ashton Sekondêre Skool
Ashton Sp, Ashton, Western Cape
Ashton Sekondêre Skool is a public high school in Ashton Sp, Ashton, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 203 learners and 38 educators, about 31.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 82.4% of its 193 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.4% of the school's 193 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 128 | 57.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 169 | 116 | 68.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 193 | 159 | 82.4% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 203 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 127333522 |
| Exam centre number | 1008803 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gladiolaan Ashton 6715 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 94 Ashton Unknown 6715 |
| Suburb / area | Ashton Sp |
| Town | Ashton |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Langeberg |
| Ward | 10206009 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ashton Sekondêre Skool
Is Ashton Sekondêre Skool a public or private school?
Ashton Sekondêre Skool is a public high school.
Does Ashton Sekondêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Ashton Sekondêre Skool's matric pass rate?
82.4% of its 193 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 57.9%, 2024 68.6%.
How many learners are at Ashton Sekondêre Skool?
1 203 learners and 38 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ashton Sekondêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 127333522. Its exam centre number is 1008803.
Where is Ashton Sekondêre Skool?
Gladiolaan Ashton 6715. It is in Ashton Sp, Ashton, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 023 615 2027.
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Ashton Public Combined School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.