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Brackenfell High School

Public secondary school · Morgenster Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Brackenfell High School, a public secondary school serving Morgenster Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.9%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Brackenfell High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Brackenfell High School is a public secondary school in Morgenster Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,511
Learners
72
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Brackenfell High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Brackenfell High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 276 learners from Brackenfell High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324624398.8%
2024327327100.0%
202527627398.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Brackenfell High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11210997.3%
Mathematical Literacy215215100.0%
Physical Sciences423992.9%
Life Sciences868497.7%
Accounting726488.9%
Business Studies10810496.3%
Economics3232100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History3434100.0%
English First Additional Language198198100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Brackenfell High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Brackenfell High School's 98.9%.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brackenfell High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,907 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Brackenfell High School's 98.9%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,797 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Brackenfell High School's 98.9%).
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,790 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brackenfell High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Brackenfell High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenfell High School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Brackenfell High School's 98.9%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Brackenfell High School's 98.9%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenfell High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brackenfell High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brackenfell High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Brackenfell High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Brackenfell High School for 2027

Because Brackenfell High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Roglandstraat Brackenfell 7560
Postal
Privaatsak X03 Brackenfell Unknown 7561
Telephone
021 981 5522
EMIS number
107310205
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brackenfell High 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 Brackenfell High School directly, on 021 981 5522, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brackenfell High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Brackenfell High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Brackenfell High School's 98.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Brackenfell High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Brackenfell High School?
Brackenfell High School reported 1,511 learners and 72 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Brackenfell High School?
Yes, Brackenfell High 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 Brackenfell High School's matric results like?
Brackenfell High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.8% since 2023.
Is Brackenfell High School a public or private school?
Brackenfell High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brackenfell High School?
You can call 021 981 5522. It is located at Roglandstraat Brackenfell 7560.
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