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Public high school
Bridgetown Secondary
Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bridgetown Secondary is a public high school in Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 236 learners and 34 educators, about 36.4 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.9% of its 234 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.9% of the school's 234 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 178 | 131 | 73.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 197 | 142 | 72.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 234 | 180 | 76.9% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 236 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483397 |
| Exam centre number | 1001111 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Bridgetown |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100044 |
| 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 Bridgetown Secondary
Is Bridgetown Secondary a public or private school?
Bridgetown Secondary is a public high school.
Does Bridgetown Secondary charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Bridgetown Secondary's matric pass rate?
76.9% of its 234 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.6%, 2024 72.1%.
How many learners are at Bridgetown Secondary?
1 236 learners and 34 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bridgetown Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 105483397. Its exam centre number is 1001111.
Where is Bridgetown Secondary?
11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764. It is in Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 637 1435.
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