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Public high school
The Settlers High School
Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
The Settlers High School is a public high school in Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 407 learners and 65 educators, about 21.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 99.2% of its 265 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.2% of the school's 265 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 251 | 249 | 99.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 256 | 249 | 97.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 265 | 263 | 99.2% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 407 |
| Educators (2025) | 65 |
| Learners per educator | 21.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310308 |
| Exam centre number | 1002237 |
Address and location
| Street address | Settlers Street Off Mike Pienaar Boulevard Bellville 7535 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 599 Bellville Unknown 7535 |
| Suburb / area | Oosterzee-Bellville |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100002 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 The Settlers High School
Is The Settlers High School a public or private school?
The Settlers High School is a public high school.
Does The Settlers 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 The Settlers High School's matric pass rate?
99.2% of its 265 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.2%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at The Settlers High School?
1 407 learners and 65 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of The Settlers High School?
Its EMIS number is 101310308. Its exam centre number is 1002237.
Where is The Settlers High School?
Settlers Street Off Mike Pienaar Boulevard Bellville 7535. It is in Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 948 6116.
Schools near The Settlers High School
Vredelust College
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Parow Hoërskool
Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape 684 m
97.8% matric 2025De Tyger Laerskool
Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Boston Primary School
Boston, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Parow-Oos Laerskool
Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Tygerberg Hoërskool
De Tijger, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
99.0% matric 2025Totius Primêre Skool
Boston, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Tygerberg Hospitaalskool
Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.