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Crestway Secondary School

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

Welcome to Crestway Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Retreat, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 84.5% pass rate.

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

1,136
Learners
38
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, Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 103 learners from Crestway Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231033735.9%
20241248266.1%
20251038784.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Crestway Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics21523.8%
Mathematical Literacy1068580.2%
Life Sciences922931.5%
Business Studies1036866.0%
Geography232087.0%
History242187.5%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Crestway Secondary School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Crestway Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Crestway Secondary School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Crestway Secondary School, 1,754 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Crestway Secondary School, 1,690 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Crestway Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Crestway Secondary School's 84.5%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Crestway Secondary School's 1,136; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Crestway Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Crestway Secondary School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Crestway Secondary School's 84.5%).
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Crestway Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Crestway Secondary School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Crestway Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Crestway 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
Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat 7945
Postal
Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 701 1551
Website
crestwayhigh.co.za
Email
info@crestwayhigh.co.za
EMIS number
105313599

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School directly, on 021 701 1551, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Crestway Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% 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 Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School?
Crestway Secondary School reported 1,136 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Crestway Secondary School?
Yes, Crestway 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 Crestway Secondary School's matric results like?
Crestway Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 35.9% in 2023.
Is Crestway Secondary School a public or private school?
Crestway Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Crestway Secondary School?
You can call 021 701 1551. It is located at Joe Marks Boulevard Retreat 7945.
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