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Drostdy Hts. Secondary School

Public secondary school · Worcester, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

In Worcester, Drostdy Hts. Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.1%.

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

Drostdy Hts. Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Worcester. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,069
Learners
56
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, Drostdy Hts. 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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 210 learners from Drostdy Hts. Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318218199.5%
202422021999.5%
202521020497.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Drostdy Hts. Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10610296.2%
Mathematical Literacy6060100.0%
Physical Sciences746993.2%
Life Sciences706998.6%
Accounting4343100.0%
Business Studies515098.0%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, 1,747 compared with 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, 1,739 compared with 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.

Worcester

Zooming into Worcester, here are 5 other schools to compare against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 1,069; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.9% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • BreﾋRivier High School teaches considerably more learners than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, 1,511 compared with 1,069; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.1% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, at 1,368 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, at 1,312 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drostdy Hts. Secondary School, at 1,284 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Drostdy Hts. Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School for 2027

Drostdy Hts. Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Somersetstraat 40 Worcester 6850
Postal
Privaatsak X3037 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone
023 342 2320
Website
htsdrostdy.co.za
Email
admin@htsdrostdy.co.za
EMIS number
130303201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drostdy Hts. 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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School directly, on 023 342 2320, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drostdy Hts. 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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School the best school in Worcester?
On the numbers that are published, Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BREﾋRIVIER HOﾋRSKOOL at 73.1%.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Drostdy Hts. Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Drostdy Hts. Secondary School?
Drostdy Hts. Secondary School reported 1,069 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School?
Yes, Drostdy Hts. 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 Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's matric results like?
Drostdy Hts. Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Drostdy Hts. Secondary School a public or private school?
Drostdy Hts. Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drostdy Hts. Secondary School?
You can call 023 342 2320. It is located at Somersetstraat 40 Worcester 6850.
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