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

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

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

607

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 111 matric candidates from Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	117	53	45.3%
2024	105	74	70.5%
2025	111	96	86.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	4	0	0.0%
Mathematical Literacy	102	63	61.8%
Life Sciences	30	13	43.3%
Business Studies	23	11	47.8%
Geography	8	8	100.0%
History	63	42	66.7%
English First Additional Language	48	48	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 86.5%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 86.5%.
Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 86.5%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 86.5%).
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elswood 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 Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Because Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Eppinglaan Elsiesrivier 7490
Postal: Posbus 79 Elsiesrivier Unknown 7490
Telephone: 021 932 6012
EMIS number: 102483427

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Elswood 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 Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 932 6012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

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

On the numbers that are published, Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.5% 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 Elswood 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 Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 607 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School?

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

Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. That's up from 45.3% in 2023.

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

Elswood 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 Elswood SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 932 6012. It is located at Eppinglaan Elsiesrivier 7490.