Zwaanswyk Academy/Akademie
Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape 181 m
Public high school
Zwaanswyk High School
Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape
Zwaanswyk High School is a public high school in Bergvliet, 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 886 learners and 40 educators, about 22.2 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, 99.3% of its 136 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.3% of the school's 136 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 120 | 95.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 133 | 132 | 99.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 136 | 135 | 99.3% | 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) | 886 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 22.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310323 |
| Exam centre number | 1009964 |
Address and location
| Street address | 370 Main Road Tokai 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 30237 Tokai Unknown 7966 |
| Suburb / area | Bergvliet |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100071 |
| 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 Zwaanswyk High School
Is Zwaanswyk High School a public or private school?
Zwaanswyk High School is a public high school.
Does Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School's matric pass rate?
99.3% of its 136 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.2%, 2024 99.2%.
How many learners are at Zwaanswyk High School?
886 learners and 40 educators (about 22.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwaanswyk High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310323. Its exam centre number is 1009964.
Where is Zwaanswyk High School?
370 Main Road Tokai 7945. It is in Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 712 7721.
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