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Bloubergrant Secondary School

Public secondary school · Blouberg Rise, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

Bloubergrant Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Blouberg Rise, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.2%.

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

In Blouberg Rise, City Of Cape Town, Bloubergrant Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,156
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bloubergrant Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 147 learners from Bloubergrant Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313812792.0%
202416515593.9%
202514714095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bloubergrant Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 98.1% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483368.8%
Mathematical Literacy11711497.4%
Physical Sciences332163.6%
Life Sciences544583.3%
Accounting302170.0%
Business Studies918997.8%
History10310198.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Bloubergrant Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,156; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloubergrant Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloubergrant Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 1,837 compared with 1,156; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 1,726 compared with 1,156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,156; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,156; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloubergrant Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloubergrant Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloubergrant Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bloubergrant Secondary School's 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloubergrant Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bloubergrant 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
6 Curlewis Road Bloubergrant 7449
Postal
Po Box 50796 West Beach Unknown 7449
Telephone
021 557 6390
EMIS number
103008009
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bloubergrant 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School directly, on 021 557 6390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bloubergrant 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Bloubergrant Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Bloubergrant Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Bloubergrant Secondary School?
Bloubergrant Secondary School reported 1,156 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School?
Yes, Bloubergrant 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 Bloubergrant Secondary School's matric results like?
Bloubergrant Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 92% in 2023.
Is Bloubergrant Secondary School a public or private school?
Bloubergrant Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bloubergrant Secondary School?
You can call 021 557 6390. It is located at 6 Curlewis Road Bloubergrant 7449.
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