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Bridge House School

Private combined school · Franschoek, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (9 circuit)

In Franschoek, Outside A Town, Bridge House School operates as a private combined school. It currently teaches around 711 learners.

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

Bridge House School is a private combined school serving families in and around Franschoek, Outside A Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

711
Learners
79
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bridge House School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


District comparison

Cape Winelands district

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridge House School, 1,957 compared with 711; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Bridge House School's 711; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bridge House School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Bridge House School's 711; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bridge House School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridge House School, 1,747 compared with 711; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bridge House School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondハR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridge House School, 1,739 compared with 711; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bridge House School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Waterval Farm Off R45 Franschhoek 7690
Postal
P O Box 444 Franschhoek Unknown 7690
Telephone
021 874 8100
EMIS number
108006016

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bridge House 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 Bridge House School directly, on 021 874 8100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bridge House 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bridge House School the best school in Cape Winelands?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bridge House School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Winelands besides Bridge House School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Cape Winelands.
How big are the classes at Bridge House School?
Bridge House School reported 711 learners and 79 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Bridge House School?
Yes. As a private school, Bridge House School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bridge House School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bridge House School.
Is Bridge House School a public or private school?
Bridge House School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bridge House School?
You can call 021 874 8100. It is located at Waterval Farm Off R45 Franschhoek 7690.