Rusthof Skool
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape 151 m
Public high school
Strand Sekondêr
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Strand 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 1 098 learners and 31 educators, about 35.4 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 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.0% of its 121 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.0% of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 86 | 68.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 136 | 105 | 77.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 121 | 92 | 76.0% | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 098 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 35.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 111323721 |
| Exam centre number | 1007741 |
Address and location
| Street address | H/V Onverwacht- en 12de Straat Strand 7139 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 612 Strand Unknown 7139 |
| Suburb / area | Strand |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100086 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Strand Sekondêr
Is Strand Sekondêr a public or private school?
Strand Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Strand 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 Strand Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
76.0% of its 121 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.3%, 2024 77.2%.
How many learners are at Strand Sekondêr?
1 098 learners and 31 educators (about 35.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Strand Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 111323721. Its exam centre number is 1007741.
Where is Strand Sekondêr?
H/V Onverwacht- en 12de Straat Strand 7139. It is in Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 853 2413.
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