Public secondary school · Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)
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.
Of the 257 learners from Edgemead High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 183 | 95.8% |
| 2024 | 243 | 233 | 95.9% |
| 2025 | 257 | 254 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Edgemead High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 99 | 86 | 86.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 144 | 144 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 85 | 72 | 84.7% |
| Life Sciences | 168 | 146 | 86.9% |
| Accounting | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Business Studies | 153 | 148 | 96.7% |
| Geography | 83 | 83 | 100.0% |
| History | 84 | 83 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.