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Public high school
Spine Road High School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Spine Road High 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 1 282 learners and 44 educators, about 29.1 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, 98.3% of its 232 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.3% of the school's 232 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 228 | 227 | 99.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 232 | 232 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 232 | 228 | 98.3% | 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) | 1 282 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493422 |
| Exam centre number | 1006628 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | C/O Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Rocklands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100081 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Spine Road High School
Is Spine Road High School a public or private school?
Spine Road High School is a public high school.
Does Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School's matric pass rate?
98.3% of its 232 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.6%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Spine Road High School?
1 282 learners and 44 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Spine Road High School?
Its EMIS number is 106493422. Its exam centre number is 1006628.
Where is Spine Road High School?
C/O Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 392 9463.
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80.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.