Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Hillcrest, Wellington, Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,416

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 195 learners from Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	169	119	70.4%
2024	179	145	81.0%
2025	195	159	81.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	3	1	33.3%
Mathematical Literacy	178	141	79.2%
Life Sciences	56	11	19.6%
Accounting	10	7	70.0%
Business Studies	103	69	67.0%
Economics	34	23	67.6%
English First Additional Language	157	157	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Ikaya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,957 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Kayamandi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,824 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%).
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,416; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%).
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,747 learners against 1,416; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%.
Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,739 learners against 1,416; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%.

Wellington

St. Albans Primary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,302 learners against 1,416; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,416; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%).
Newton Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,215 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
Wellington Secondary School is a similar size to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,165 learners against 1,416; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5%.
Wellington Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,121 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Champagne Street Hillcrest 7656
Postal: Posbus 1 Wellington Unknown 7656
Telephone: 021 873 2301
EMIS number: 112473340

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 873 2301, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Wellington?

On the numbers that are published, Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WELTEVREDE SEKONDﾊR at 80.5%.

How many other schools are there in Wellington besides Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including St. Albans PrimﾊRe Skool.

How big are the classes at Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,416 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.5%, in 2025. That's up from 70.4% in 2023.

Is Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 873 2301. It is located at Champagne Street Hillcrest 7656.