Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bridgetown, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,236

Learners

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, Bridgetown Secondary Secondary 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 234 matric candidates from Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	178	131	73.6%
2025	234	180	76.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	201	132	65.7%
Life Sciences	35	24	68.6%
Business Studies	174	123	70.7%
Geography	121	95	78.5%
History	125	92	73.6%
English First Additional Language	97	97	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, 1,845 compared with 1,236; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.
Isilimela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, at 1,720 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.
Islamia College is a similar size to Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, with 1,682 learners against 1,236; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.
Zimasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, at 1,634 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, at 1,585 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 1,236; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 1,236; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 76.9%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bridgetown Secondary 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: 11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Postal: Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Telephone: 021 637 1435
EMIS number: 105483397

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bridgetown Secondary 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School directly, on 021 637 1435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bridgetown Secondary Secondary 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.9% 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 Bridgetown Secondary 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School?

Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School reported 1,236 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School?

Yes, Bridgetown Secondary 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 Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's matric results like?

Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.9%, in 2025. That's up from 73.6% in 2023.

Is Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School a public or private school?

Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bridgetown Secondary Secondary School?

You can call 021 637 1435. It is located at 11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764.