Walmer Estate Primary School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape 263 m
Public high school
Walmer Secondary School
Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape
Walmer Secondary School is a public high school in Woodstock, 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 486 learners and 16 educators, about 30.4 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, 92.8% of its 69 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.8% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 46 | 78.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 78 | 75 | 96.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 69 | 64 | 92.8% | 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) | 486 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103313122 |
| Exam centre number | 72 |
Address and location
| Street address | 40 Marsden Road Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 40 Marsden Road Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925 |
| Suburb / area | Woodstock |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100057 |
| 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 Walmer Secondary School
Is Walmer Secondary School a public or private school?
Walmer Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Walmer 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 Walmer Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.8% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.0%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Walmer Secondary School?
486 learners and 16 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Walmer Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 103313122. Its exam centre number is 72.
Where is Walmer Secondary School?
40 Marsden Road Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925. It is in Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 023 0754.
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