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Public high school
Woodlands Secondary School
Woodlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Woodlands Secondary School is a public high school in Woodlands, 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 1 176 learners and 35 educators, about 33.6 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.2% of its 123 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 123 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 106 | 69.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 121 | 89 | 73.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 123 | 106 | 86.2% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 176 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493457 |
| Exam centre number | 1006638 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mitchell Avenue Woodlands Mitchells Plain 7798 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 709 West Gate Mall Mitchells Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Woodlands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100075 |
| 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 Woodlands Secondary School
Is Woodlands Secondary School a public or private school?
Woodlands Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Woodlands Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Woodlands Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 123 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.7%, 2024 73.6%.
How many learners are at Woodlands Secondary School?
1 176 learners and 35 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Woodlands Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493457. Its exam centre number is 1006638.
Where is Woodlands Secondary School?
Mitchell Avenue Woodlands Mitchells Plain 7798. It is in Woodlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 371 0610.
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