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Grassdale High School

Public secondary school · Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Grassdale High School, a public secondary school serving Grassy Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.5%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Grassdale High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Grassdale High School is a public secondary school in Grassy Park, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,196
Learners
38
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, Grassdale High 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 Grassdale High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Grassdale High School entered 171 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313612088.2%
202415714491.7%
202517116596.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grassdale High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 93.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211047.6%
Mathematical Literacy13612793.4%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences483266.7%
Accounting15746.7%
Business Studies656092.3%
Geography807188.8%
History675988.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Grassdale High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Grassdale High School's 1,196; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Grassdale High School's 96.5%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Grassdale High School's 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassdale High School, 1,754 compared with 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassdale High School, 1,690 compared with 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Grassdale High School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Grassdale High School's 96.5%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Grassdale High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Grassdale High School's 1,196; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Grassdale High School's 96.5%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Grassdale High School's 1,196; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Grassdale High School's 96.5%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassdale High School, 1,977 compared with 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Grassdale High School's 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassdale High School, 1,970 compared with 1,196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassdale High 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 Grassdale High School for 2027

Grassdale High 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
Vierdelaan Grassy Park 7945
Postal
Vierdelaan Grassy Park Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 706 1816
EMIS number
105313815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grassdale High 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 Grassdale High School directly, on 021 706 1816, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grassdale High 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 Grassdale High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Grassdale High School's matric pass rate of 96.5% 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 Grassdale High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Grassdale High School?
Grassdale High School reported 1,196 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Grassdale High School?
Yes, Grassdale High 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 Grassdale High School's matric results like?
Grassdale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. That's up from 88.2% in 2023.
Is Grassdale High School a public or private school?
Grassdale High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grassdale High School?
You can call 021 706 1816. It is located at Vierdelaan Grassy Park 7945.
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