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Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mall Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (9 circuit)

In Mall Triangle, City Of Cape Town, Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.1%.

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

Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mall Triangle, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,360
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 168 matric candidates from Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317811665.2%
202417615386.9%
202516815391.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9666.7%
Mathematical Literacy17014786.5%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences804050.0%
Business Studies564478.6%
Economics221463.6%
Geography797088.6%
History887180.7%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,360; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,790 learners against 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,360; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,360; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Because Gordon 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
De Beerslaan Somerset-Wes 7130
Postal
Posbus 357 Somerset-Wes Unknown 7129
Telephone
021 852 2540
EMIS number
110323438

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 852 2540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.1% 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 Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,360 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Yes, Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?
Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 65.2% in 2023.
Is Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?
Gordon 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 Gordon SekondﾊR Secondary School?
You can call 021 852 2540. It is located at De Beerslaan Somerset-Wes 7130.
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