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Westridge Secondary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape
Westridge Secondary School is a public high school in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 268 learners and 36 educators, about 35.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 90.3% of its 206 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.3% of the school's 206 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 172 | 128 | 74.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 172 | 135 | 78.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 206 | 186 | 90.3% | 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) | 1 268 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493449 |
| Exam centre number | 1006637 |
Address and location
| Street address | Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchell's Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Westridge |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100078 |
| 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 Westridge Secondary School
Is Westridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Westridge Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.3% of its 206 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.4%, 2024 78.5%.
How many learners are at Westridge Secondary School?
1 268 learners and 36 educators (about 35.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Westridge Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493449. Its exam centre number is 1006637.
Where is Westridge Secondary School?
Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 371 7400.
Schools near Westridge Secondary School
Parkhurst Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 429 m
Mitchell's Plain Prim
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 489 m
Ridgeville Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 662 m
Harvester Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 961 m
Princeton Secondary School
Woodlands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
75.0% matric 2025Duneside Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Mitchell's Plain School of Skills
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Westville Primary School
Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.