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Cedar Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

In Rocklands, City Of Cape Town, Cedar Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.2% pass rate.

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

Cedar Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,512
Learners
49
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, Cedar 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 Cedar Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cedar Secondary School entered 181 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321916977.2%
202422117177.4%
202518115686.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cedar Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 81.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19210.5%
Mathematical Literacy20915373.2%
Life Sciences664365.2%
Economics421740.5%
History22618481.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Cedar Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,847 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Cedar Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Cedar Secondary School's 86.2%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cedar Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Cedar Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Cedar Secondary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,512; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Cedar Secondary School's 86.2%).
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Cedar Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Cedar Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar Secondary 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 Cedar Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Cedar 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
C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798
Postal
C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798
Telephone
021 392 5737
Website
cedarhouse.co.za
Email
admin@cedarhouse.co.za
EMIS number
106493333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cedar 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 Cedar Secondary School directly, on 021 392 5737, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cedar 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 Cedar Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Cedar Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Secondary School?
Cedar Secondary School reported 1,512 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Cedar Secondary School?
Yes, Cedar 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 Cedar Secondary School's matric results like?
Cedar Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77.2% in 2023.
Is Cedar Secondary School a public or private school?
Cedar Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cedar Secondary School?
You can call 021 392 5737. It is located at C/O Weltevreden & Spine Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798.
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