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Public high school
Elsiesrivier Sekondêr
Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Elsiesrivier Sekondêr is a public high school in Elsies River, 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 1 579 learners and 48 educators, about 32.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 77.7% of its 273 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.7% of the school's 273 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 289 | 232 | 80.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 317 | 273 | 86.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 273 | 212 | 77.7% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 579 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 32.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102483419 |
| Exam centre number | 1002215 |
Address and location
| Street address | Haltweg Elsiesrivier 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Haltweg Elsiesriver Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Elsies River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100028 |
| 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 Elsiesrivier Sekondêr
Is Elsiesrivier Sekondêr a public or private school?
Elsiesrivier Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Elsiesrivier Sekondêr 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 Elsiesrivier Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
77.7% of its 273 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.3%, 2024 86.1%.
How many learners are at Elsiesrivier Sekondêr?
1 579 learners and 48 educators (about 32.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Elsiesrivier Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 102483419. Its exam centre number is 1002215.
Where is Elsiesrivier Sekondêr?
Haltweg Elsiesrivier 7490. It is in Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 932 5085.
Schools near Elsiesrivier Sekondêr
Eldene Primary School
Avon, Cape Town, Western Cape 531 m
Valhalla Sekondêre Skool
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79.3% matric 2025Range Sekondêr
The Range, Cape Town, Western Cape 938 m
86.5% matric 2025De Waveren Primary School
Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
Elswood Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
Leonsdale Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Elnor Primary School
Elnor, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Valhalla Primary School
Riverton Elsies River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.