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Public high school
Silversands Secondary School
Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape
Silversands Secondary School is a public high school in Highbury, 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 1 227 learners and 38 educators, about 32.3 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, 92.5% of its 174 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.5% of the school's 174 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 112 | 68.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 134 | 124 | 92.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 174 | 161 | 92.5% | 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) | 1 227 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105008252 |
| Exam centre number | 1004491 |
Address and location
| Street address | 46 Bardale Road Bardale Village Kuils River 7580 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1231 Kuils River Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Highbury |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100108 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
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Questions about Silversands Secondary School
Is Silversands Secondary School a public or private school?
Silversands Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Silversands 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 4 school.
What is Silversands Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.5% of its 174 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.7%, 2024 92.5%.
How many learners are at Silversands Secondary School?
1 227 learners and 38 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Silversands Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105008252. Its exam centre number is 1004491.
Where is Silversands Secondary School?
46 Bardale Road Bardale Village Kuils River 7580. It is in Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 908 0020.
Schools near Silversands Secondary School
Happy Valley No.2 Primary School
Silversands, Cape Town, Western Cape 454 m
Silversands Primary School
Silversands, Cape Town, Western Cape 853 m
Fairdale High School
Silversands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
77.1% matric 2025Fairdale No.2 High School
Silversands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
79.6% matric 2025Fairdale Primary School
Fairdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
Bardale Secondary School
Fairdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.9 km
95.7% matric 2025West Bank High School
Wesbank, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.9 km
70.2% matric 2025Blackheath Primary School
Austinville, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.