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Crestway Secondary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape
Crestway Secondary School is a public high school in Retreat, 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 1 136 learners and 38 educators, about 29.9 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, 84.5% of its 103 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.5% of the school's 103 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 37 | 35.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 124 | 82 | 66.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 103 | 87 | 84.5% | 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) | 1 136 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 29.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313599 |
| Exam centre number | 1009908 |
Address and location
| Street address | Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Retreat |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100110 |
| 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 Crestway Secondary School
Is Crestway Secondary School a public or private school?
Crestway Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Crestway 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 4 school.
What is Crestway Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.5% of its 103 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 35.9%, 2024 66.1%.
How many learners are at Crestway Secondary School?
1 136 learners and 38 educators (about 29.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Crestway Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105313599. Its exam centre number is 1009908.
Where is Crestway Secondary School?
Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat 7945. It is in Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 701 1551.
Schools near Crestway Secondary School
Blouvlei Skool
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 456 m
Sullivan Primary School
Steenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 512 m
Square Hill Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 523 m
Lourier Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 577 m
Floreat Primary School
Steenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 652 m
Delta Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 688 m
Harmony Primary School
Steenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 774 m
St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 851 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.