Rusthof Primêre Skool
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape 550 m
Public high school
Rusthof Sekondêr
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Rusthof Sekondêr is a public high school in Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 561 learners and 53 educators, about 29.5 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, 74.2% of its 159 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
74.2% of the school's 159 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 153 | 98 | 64.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 135 | 111 | 82.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 159 | 118 | 74.2% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 561 |
| Educators (2025) | 53 |
| Learners per educator | 29.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 111323896 |
| Exam centre number | 1007735 |
Address and location
| Street address | Broadlandsweg Strand 7140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 468 Strand Unknown 7140 |
| Suburb / area | Strand |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100086 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Rusthof Sekondêr
Is Rusthof Sekondêr a public or private school?
Rusthof Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Rusthof 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 Rusthof Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
74.2% of its 159 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 64.1%, 2024 82.2%.
How many learners are at Rusthof Sekondêr?
1 561 learners and 53 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rusthof Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 111323896. Its exam centre number is 1007735.
Where is Rusthof Sekondêr?
Broadlandsweg Strand 7140. It is in Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 845 7081.
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Ekukhanyiselweni Christian School
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97.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.