Ottery Road (METH) Primary School
Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 144 m
Public high school
Wittebome High School
Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape
Wittebome High School is a public high school in Wynberg, 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 795 learners and 25 educators, about 31.8 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, 89.9% of its 129 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 129 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 109 | 69.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 135 | 113 | 83.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 129 | 116 | 89.9% | 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) | 795 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313424 |
| Exam centre number | 1009959 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ottery Road Wynberg 7800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Ottery Road Wynberg Unknown 7800 |
| Suburb / area | Wynberg |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100063 |
| 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 Wittebome High School
Is Wittebome High School a public or private school?
Wittebome High School is a public high school.
Does Wittebome 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 Wittebome High School's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 129 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.9%, 2024 83.7%.
How many learners are at Wittebome High School?
795 learners and 25 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Wittebome High School?
Its EMIS number is 105313424. Its exam centre number is 1009959.
Where is Wittebome High School?
Ottery Road Wynberg 7800. It is in Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 761 1535.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.