Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elsies River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,579

Learners

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, Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 273 learners from Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	289	232	80.3%
2024	317	273	86.1%
2025	273	212	77.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	45	21	46.7%
Mathematical Literacy	273	245	89.7%
Physical Sciences	26	13	50.0%
Life Sciences	99	62	62.6%
Accounting	87	56	64.4%
Business Studies	249	207	83.1%
Economics	71	50	70.4%
Geography	33	24	72.7%
History	198	192	97.0%
English First Additional Language	102	102	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 77.7%.
Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 77.7%.
Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 77.7%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,579; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's 77.7%.
Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR 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: Haltweg Elsiesrivier 7490
Postal: Haltweg Elsiesriver Unknown 7490
Telephone: 021 932 5085
EMIS number: 102483419

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Elsiesrivier 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 932 5085, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Elsiesrivier 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.7% 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,579 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.3% since 2023.

Is Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Elsiesrivier 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 Elsiesrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 932 5085. It is located at Haltweg Elsiesrivier 7490.