St. Thomas Primêre Skool
Wesbank, Malmesbury, Western Cape 418 m
Public high school
Wesbank Sekondêr
Wesbank, Malmesbury, Western Cape
Wesbank Sekondêr is a public high school in Wesbank, Malmesbury, Western Cape, in the West Coast education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 418 learners and 37 educators, about 38.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.4% of its 229 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.4% of the school's 229 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 233 | 182 | 78.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 185 | 156 | 84.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 229 | 191 | 83.4% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 418 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 38.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 132470686 |
| Exam centre number | 1005529 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fresiastraat Malmesbury 7299 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 1020 Malmesbury Unknown 7299 |
| Suburb / area | Wesbank |
| Town | Malmesbury |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | West Coast |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Swartland |
| Ward | 10105008 |
| 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 Wesbank Sekondêr
Is Wesbank Sekondêr a public or private school?
Wesbank Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Wesbank 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 Wesbank Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
83.4% of its 229 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 84.3%.
How many learners are at Wesbank Sekondêr?
1 418 learners and 37 educators (about 38.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Wesbank Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 132470686. Its exam centre number is 1005529.
Where is Wesbank Sekondêr?
Fresiastraat Malmesbury 7299. It is in Wesbank, Malmesbury, Western Cape, in the West Coast education district. Phone 022 486 4868.
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