Public secondary school · Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.