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

On this page, you will find the key facts about Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Florian Park, Worcester. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,711

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 239 learners from Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	262	117	44.7%
2024	173	132	76.3%
2025	239	167	69.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.4%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	6	2	33.3%
Mathematical Literacy	146	108	74.0%
Physical Sciences	6	4	66.7%
Life Sciences	49	21	42.9%
Accounting	7	2	28.6%
Business Studies	43	29	67.4%
Economics	34	15	44.1%
Geography	88	65	73.9%
History	45	23	51.1%
English First Additional Language	175	174	99.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Ikaya Primary School is a similar size to Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,957 learners against 1,711; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Kayamandi Secondary School is a similar size to Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,824 learners against 1,711; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,785 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%.
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,747 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (71.7% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%).
Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%.

Worcester

BreﾋRivier High School is a similar size to Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,511 learners against 1,711; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.1% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%.
Alfred Stamper Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,368 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Vusisizwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,312 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (68.8% against Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's 69.9%).
Siyafuneka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,284 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Esselenpark Primary School teaches fewer learners than Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,147 compared with 1,711; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Esselenpark 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: Buitenkantstraat Esselenpark Worcester 6849
Postal: Posbus 308 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone: 023 347 0174
EMIS number: 130333344

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Esselenpark 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 Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 023 347 0174, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Esselenpark 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 Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Worcester?

On the numbers that are published, Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.9% is lower than BREﾋRIVIER HOﾋRSKOOL's 73.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including BreﾋRivier HoﾋRskool.

How big are the classes at Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,711 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School?

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

Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.9%, in 2025. That's up from 44.7% in 2023.

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

Esselenpark 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 Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 023 347 0174. It is located at Buitenkantstraat Esselenpark Worcester 6849.