Windsor Preparatory
Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape 128 m
Public high school
Windsor High School
Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape
Windsor High School is a public high school in Lansdowne, 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 944 learners and 33 educators, about 28.6 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, 94.3% of its 174 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.3% of the school's 174 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 123 | 93.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 136 | 125 | 91.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 174 | 164 | 94.3% | 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) | 944 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310317 |
| Exam centre number | 1001172 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Smuts Road Rondebosch East 7780 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1 Smuts Road Rondebosch East Unknown 7780 |
| Suburb / area | Lansdowne |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100060 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Windsor High School
Is Windsor High School a public or private school?
Windsor High School is a public high school.
Does Windsor High 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 Windsor High School's matric pass rate?
94.3% of its 174 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.9%, 2024 91.9%.
How many learners are at Windsor High School?
944 learners and 33 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Windsor High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310317. Its exam centre number is 1001172.
Where is Windsor High School?
1 Smuts Road Rondebosch East 7780. It is in Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 696 2974.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.