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Public high school
Rustenburg Girls' High School
Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape
Rustenburg Girls' High School is a public high school in Rosebank, 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 880 learners and 61 educators, about 14.4 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 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, 99.4% of its 159 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.4% of the school's 159 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 151 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 172 | 172 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 159 | 158 | 99.4% | 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) | 880 |
| Educators (2025) | 61 |
| Learners per educator | 14.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310291 |
| Exam centre number | 1009939 |
Address and location
| Street address | Camp Ground Road Rondebosch 7700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Camp Ground Road Rondebosch Unknown 7700 |
| Suburb / area | Rosebank |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100057 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Rustenburg Girls' High School
Is Rustenburg Girls' High School a public or private school?
Rustenburg Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Rustenburg Girls' 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 Rustenburg Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
99.4% of its 159 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Rustenburg Girls' High School?
880 learners and 61 educators (about 14.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rustenburg Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310291. Its exam centre number is 1009939.
Where is Rustenburg Girls' High School?
Camp Ground Road Rondebosch 7700. It is in Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 686 4066.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.