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Public high school
Wallacedene Secondary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape
Wallacedene Secondary School is a public high school in Wallacedene, 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 1 473 learners and 42 educators, about 35.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.0% of its 194 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.0% of the school's 194 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200 | 149 | 74.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 227 | 189 | 83.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 194 | 161 | 83.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 473 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 35.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107008016 |
| Exam centre number | 1002279 |
Address and location
| Street address | 29342 Walter Sisulu Street Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7570 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 478 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569 |
| Suburb / area | Wallacedene |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100111 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Wallacedene Secondary School
Is Wallacedene Secondary School a public or private school?
Wallacedene Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Wallacedene Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Wallacedene Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.0% of its 194 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.5%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at Wallacedene Secondary School?
1 473 learners and 42 educators (about 35.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Wallacedene Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 107008016. Its exam centre number is 1002279.
Where is Wallacedene Secondary School?
29342 Walter Sisulu Street Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7570. It is in Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 987 5715.
Schools near Wallacedene Secondary School
Blue Ridge Primary School
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Wallacedene Primary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape 404 m
Solomon Mahlangu Primary School
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Enkululekweni Primary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape 633 m
Imvumelwano Primary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape 843 m
Bloekombos Secondary School
Kraaifontein East, Cape Town, Western Cape 898 m
84.7% matric 2025Hector Peterson Secondary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
88.0% matric 2025Emithini Primary School
Bloekombos, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.