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Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ceres, Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ceres. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.4%.

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

Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ceres. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,608
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 247 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325818471.3%
202422318583.0%
202524720181.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11545.5%
Mathematical Literacy21415070.1%
Physical Sciences7457.1%
Life Sciences482245.8%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies493469.4%
Economics13538.5%
Geography654366.2%
History714969.0%
English First Additional Language22522298.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is a similar size to Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,957 learners against 1,608; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is a similar size to Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,824 learners against 1,608; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%).
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%).
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%.

Ceres

Zooming into Ceres, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,159 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Bella Vista High School teaches fewer learners than Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,030 compared with 1,608; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71% against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Morrisdale Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 985 learners against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,608; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Nduli Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 984 learners against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,608; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bella Vista Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 883 learners against Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,608; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, 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 Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ceres SekondﾊR 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
Gardenialaan Ceres 6835
Postal
Privaatsak X1 Ceres Unknown 6835
Telephone
023 312 2460
EMIS number
126333034
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ceres SekondﾊR 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 Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 023 312 2460, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ceres SekondﾊR 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 Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Ceres?
On the numbers that are published, Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of IINGCINGA ZETHU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 73.9%.
How many other schools are there in Ceres besides Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Ceres, including Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,608 learners and 45 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 Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School?
No. Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?
Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.4%, in 2025. That's up from 71.3% in 2023.
Is Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?
Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School?
You can call 023 312 2460. It is located at Gardenialaan Ceres 6835.
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