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Rylands High School
Gatesville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Rylands High School is a public high school in Gatesville, 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 1 091 learners and 42 educators, about 26 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.4% of its 173 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.4% of the school's 173 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188 | 182 | 96.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 183 | 179 | 97.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 173 | 172 | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 091 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 26 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105062458 |
| Exam centre number | 1001153 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 9 Gatesville Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Gatesville |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100046 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Rylands High School
Is Rylands High School a public or private school?
Rylands High School is a public high school.
Does Rylands 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 Rylands High School's matric pass rate?
99.4% of its 173 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.8%, 2024 97.8%.
How many learners are at Rylands High School?
1 091 learners and 42 educators (about 26 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rylands High School?
Its EMIS number is 105062458. Its exam centre number is 1001153.
Where is Rylands High School?
3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764. It is in Gatesville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 637 4407.
Schools near Rylands High School
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Vanguard Primary School
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Portavue Primary School
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Mary Harding Skool
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Surrey Primary School
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Habibia Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.