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Trafalgar Secondary School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape
Trafalgar Secondary School is a public high school in Zonnebloem, 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 819 learners and 29 educators, about 28.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 94.0% of its 134 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.0% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 138 | 97.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 140 | 135 | 96.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 134 | 126 | 94.0% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 819 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103313335 |
| Exam centre number | 1001167 |
Address and location
| Street address | Birchington Road Cape Town 8001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Birchington Road Cape Town Unknown 8001 |
| Suburb / area | Zonnebloem |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100077 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Trafalgar Secondary School
Is Trafalgar Secondary School a public or private school?
Trafalgar Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Trafalgar 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 5 school.
What is Trafalgar Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.0% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.2%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at Trafalgar Secondary School?
819 learners and 29 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Trafalgar Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 103313335. Its exam centre number is 1001167.
Where is Trafalgar Secondary School?
Birchington Road Cape Town 8001. It is in Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 465 2969.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.