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Edgemead High School

Public secondary school · Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Edgemead High School is a public secondary school based in Edgemead, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Edgemead High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Edgemead, City Of Cape Town, Edgemead High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,401
Learners
69
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Edgemead High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Edgemead High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 257 learners from Edgemead High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319118395.8%
202424323395.9%
202525725498.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Edgemead High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics998686.9%
Mathematical Literacy144144100.0%
Physical Sciences857284.7%
Life Sciences16814686.9%
Accounting222195.5%
Business Studies15314896.7%
Geography8383100.0%
History848398.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Edgemead High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead High School, 2,089 compared with 1,401; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Edgemead High School's 98.8%).
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Edgemead High School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edgemead High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead High School, 1,970 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edgemead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Edgemead High School, with 1,837 learners against 1,401; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Edgemead High School's 98.8%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Edgemead High School, with 1,726 learners against 1,401, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead High School, 2,089 compared with 1,401; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Edgemead High School's 98.8%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead High School, 2,037 compared with 1,401; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Edgemead High School's 98.8%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Edgemead High School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edgemead High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead High School, 1,970 compared with 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edgemead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Edgemead High School's 1,401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edgemead High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Edgemead High School for 2027

As a public school, Edgemead High 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
Letchworth Drive Edgemead 7441
Postal
Letchworth Drive Edgemead Unknown 7441
Telephone
021 558 1132
Website
edgemeadhigh.org.za
Email
office@edgemeadhigh.org.za
EMIS number
102310230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edgemead High 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 Edgemead High School directly, on 021 558 1132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edgemead High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Edgemead High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Edgemead High School's 98.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Edgemead High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Edgemead High School?
Edgemead High School reported 1,401 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Edgemead High School?
Yes, Edgemead High 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 Edgemead High School's matric results like?
Edgemead High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.8% since 2023.
Is Edgemead High School a public or private school?
Edgemead High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edgemead High School?
You can call 021 558 1132. It is located at Letchworth Drive Edgemead 7441.
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