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Public high school
Modderdam Sekondêr
Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape
Modderdam Sekondêr is a public high school in Bonteheuwel, 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 1 052 learners and 31 educators, about 33.9 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 75.9% of its 166 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.9% of the school's 166 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 103 | 62.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 155 | 90 | 58.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 166 | 126 | 75.9% | 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) | 1 052 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 33.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102483508 |
| Exam centre number | 1001145 |
Address and location
| Street address | 281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Bonteheuwel |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100031 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Modderdam Sekondêr
Is Modderdam Sekondêr a public or private school?
Modderdam Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Modderdam 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 Modderdam Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
75.9% of its 166 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 62.8%, 2024 58.1%.
How many learners are at Modderdam Sekondêr?
1 052 learners and 31 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Modderdam Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 102483508. Its exam centre number is 1001145.
Where is Modderdam Sekondêr?
281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel 7764. It is in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 100 3926.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.