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Cedar Secondary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Cedar Secondary School is a public high school in Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 512 learners and 49 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.2% of its 181 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 181 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 219 | 169 | 77.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 221 | 171 | 77.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 181 | 156 | 86.2% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 512 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493333 |
| Exam centre number | 1006603 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798 |
| Suburb / area | Rocklands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100081 |
| 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 Cedar Secondary School
Is Cedar Secondary School a public or private school?
Cedar Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Cedar Secondary School 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 5 school.
What is Cedar Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 181 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 77.2%, 2024 77.4%.
How many learners are at Cedar Secondary School?
1 512 learners and 49 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Cedar Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493333. Its exam centre number is 1006603.
Where is Cedar Secondary School?
C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798. It is in Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 392 5737.
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90.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.