York Road Primary School
Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape 233 m
Public high school
Groenvlei Secondary School
Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape
Groenvlei Secondary School is a public high school in Lansdowne, 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 972 learners and 28 educators, about 34.7 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, 86.6% of its 149 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.6% of the school's 149 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 134 | 88.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 182 | 152 | 83.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 149 | 129 | 86.6% | 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) | 972 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 34.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483443 |
| Exam centre number | 1001127 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cr Barend & St Josephs Road Lansdowne 7780 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Cr Barend & St Josephs Roads Lansdowne Unknown 7780 |
| Suburb / area | Lansdowne |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100060 |
| 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 Groenvlei Secondary School
Is Groenvlei Secondary School a public or private school?
Groenvlei Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Groenvlei 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 Groenvlei Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.6% of its 149 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.2%, 2024 83.5%.
How many learners are at Groenvlei Secondary School?
972 learners and 28 educators (about 34.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Groenvlei Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105483443. Its exam centre number is 1001127.
Where is Groenvlei Secondary School?
Cr Barend & St Josephs Road Lansdowne 7780. It is in Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 703 2227.
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