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Grassy Park Secondary School

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

Welcome to Grassy Park Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Grassy Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.7%.

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

1,044
Learners
32
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, Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 114 learners from Grassy Park Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231308766.9%
202413810979.0%
202511410087.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grassy Park Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 94.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24416.7%
Mathematical Literacy11410289.5%
Physical Sciences10440.0%
Life Sciences242291.7%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies1097669.7%
Economics292069.0%
Geography353394.3%
History12210485.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Grassy Park Secondary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Grassy Park Secondary School's 1,044; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Grassy Park Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Grassy Park Secondary School's 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassy Park Secondary School, 1,754 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassy Park Secondary School, 1,690 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassy Park Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 1,044; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Grassy Park Secondary School's 87.7%).

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Grassy Park Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Grassy Park Secondary School's 1,044; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Grassy Park Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Grassy Park Secondary School's 1,044; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Grassy Park Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassy Park Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Grassy Park Secondary School's 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grassy Park Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,044; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School for 2027

Grassy Park 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
Cnr Sixth Avenue/Victoria Rd Grassy Park 7941
Postal
Cnr Victoria Rd And Sixth Ave Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Telephone
021 706 2369
EMIS number
105313408

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School directly, on 021 706 2369, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Grassy Park Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.7% 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 Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School?
Grassy Park Secondary School reported 1,044 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Grassy Park Secondary School?
Yes, Grassy Park 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 Grassy Park Secondary School's matric results like?
Grassy Park Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's up from 66.9% in 2023.
Is Grassy Park Secondary School a public or private school?
Grassy Park Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grassy Park Secondary School?
You can call 021 706 2369. It is located at Cnr Sixth Avenue/Victoria Rd Grassy Park 7941.
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