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Erosskool School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (4 circuit)

Erosskool School is a public school in Bridgetown, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 96.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Erosskool School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bridgetown, City Of Cape Town, Erosskool School is a public school.

310
Learners
49
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Erosskool School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Erosskool School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Erosskool School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023242187.5%
202425023.0%
2025282796.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Erosskool School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy251560.0%
Life Sciences5480.0%
Business Studies232087.0%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Erosskool School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Erosskool School's 96.4%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Erosskool School's 96.4%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Erosskool School's 96.4%).
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erosskool School, 1,585 compared with 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Erosskool School's 96.4%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Erosskool School, 2,089 compared with 310; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Erosskool School's 96.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erosskool School, 2,037 compared with 310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Erosskool School's 96.4%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Erosskool School, 1,970 compared with 310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erosskool School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Erosskool School's 310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erosskool 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Erosskool School for 2027

Because Erosskool 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
Tarentaalweg Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Postal
Posbus 82 Athlone Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 637 9080
EMIS number
105484652

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Erosskool 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 Erosskool School directly, on 021 637 9080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Erosskool 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Erosskool School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Erosskool School's matric pass rate of 96.4% 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 Erosskool School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Erosskool School?
Erosskool School reported 310 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Erosskool School?
Yes, Erosskool 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 Erosskool School's matric results like?
Erosskool School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.4%, in 2025. That's up from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Erosskool School a public or private school?
Erosskool School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Erosskool School?
You can call 021 637 9080. It is located at Tarentaalweg Bridgetown Athlone 7764.
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