Edgemead Primary School
Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape 639 m
Public high school
Edgemead High School
Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape
Edgemead High School is a public high school in Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 401 learners and 69 educators, about 20.3 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, 98.8% of its 257 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.8% of the school's 257 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 183 | 95.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 243 | 233 | 95.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 257 | 254 | 98.8% | 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) | 1 401 |
| Educators (2025) | 69 |
| Learners per educator | 20.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102310230 |
| Exam centre number | 1002214 |
Address and location
| Street address | Letchworth Drive Edgemead 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Letchworth Drive Edgemead Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Edgemead |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100005 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Edgemead High School
Is Edgemead High School a public or private school?
Edgemead High School is a public high school.
Does Edgemead High 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 Edgemead High School's matric pass rate?
98.8% of its 257 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.8%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Edgemead High School?
1 401 learners and 69 educators (about 20.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Edgemead High School?
Its EMIS number is 102310230. Its exam centre number is 1002214.
Where is Edgemead High School?
Letchworth Drive Edgemead 7441. It is in Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 558 1132.
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