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BreﾋRivier High School

Public secondary school · Worcester, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

In Worcester, BreﾋRivier High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.1%.

On this page, you will find the key facts about BreﾋRivier High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

BreﾋRivier High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Worcester. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,511
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, BreﾋRivier 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 BreﾋRivier High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

BreﾋRivier High School entered 186 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323212654.3%
202418812868.1%
202518613673.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

BreﾋRivier High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9555.6%
Mathematical Literacy17912770.9%
Physical Sciences7228.6%
Life Sciences773039.0%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies272074.1%
Geography785570.5%
History17512772.6%
English First Additional Language188188100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how BreﾋRivier High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is a similar size to BreﾋRivier High School, with 1,957 learners against 1,511; is a public primary school, a different phase than BreﾋRivier High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is a similar size to BreﾋRivier High School, with 1,824 learners against 1,511; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (71.7% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%).
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,739 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%.

Worcester

Zooming into Worcester, here are 5 other schools to compare against BreﾋRivier High School.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to BreﾋRivier High School, with 1,711 learners against 1,511; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.9% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,368 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than BreﾋRivier High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,312 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1%.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,284 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than BreﾋRivier High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Esselenpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as BreﾋRivier High School, at 1,147 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than BreﾋRivier High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 BreﾋRivier High School for 2027

BreﾋRivier High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Noblestraat Worcester 6850
Postal
Posbus 398 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone
023 347 1180
EMIS number
130333352
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at BreﾋRivier 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 BreﾋRivier High School directly, on 023 347 1180, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to BreﾋRivier 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 BreﾋRivier High School the best school in Worcester?
On the numbers that are published, BreﾋRivier High School's 73.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ESSELENPARK SEKONDﾊR at 69.9%.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides BreﾋRivier High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at BreﾋRivier High School?
BreﾋRivier High School reported 1,511 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 BreﾋRivier High School?
Yes, BreﾋRivier 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 BreﾋRivier High School's matric results like?
BreﾋRivier High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.1%, in 2025. That's up from 54.3% in 2023.
Is BreﾋRivier High School a public or private school?
BreﾋRivier High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact BreﾋRivier High School?
You can call 023 347 1180. It is located at Noblestraat Worcester 6850.
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