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Rocklands Secondary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Rocklands Secondary School is a public high school in Rocklands, 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 1 439 learners and 42 educators, about 34.3 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, 90.2% of its 275 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.2% of the school's 275 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279 | 253 | 90.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 262 | 243 | 92.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 275 | 248 | 90.2% | 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) | 1 439 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493384 |
| Exam centre number | 1006623 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798 |
| Suburb / area | Rocklands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100081 |
| 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 Rocklands Secondary School
Is Rocklands Secondary School a public or private school?
Rocklands Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Rocklands 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 5 school.
What is Rocklands Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.2% of its 275 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 90.7%, 2024 92.7%.
How many learners are at Rocklands Secondary School?
1 439 learners and 42 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rocklands Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493384. Its exam centre number is 1006623.
Where is Rocklands Secondary School?
Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798. It is in Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 392 7139.
Schools near Rocklands Secondary School
Rocklands Primary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 506 m
Duneside Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 530 m
Montagu Drive Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 642 m
Spine View Primary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 660 m
Eisleben Road Primary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 741 m
Mondale High School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 746 m
97.6% matric 2025Hazeldene Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 880 m
Ridgeville Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 914 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.