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Macassar Sek Secondary School

Public secondary school · Macassar, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

Macassar Sek Secondary School is a public secondary school in Macassar, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78%.

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

Located in Macassar, City Of Cape Town, Macassar Sek Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,178
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Macassar Sek Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Macassar Sek Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 109 learners from Macassar Sek Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231015958.4%
20241158170.4%
20251098578.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Macassar Sek Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4125.0%
Mathematical Literacy1117870.3%
Life Sciences582034.5%
Business Studies573968.4%
Geography362672.2%
History1159078.3%
English First Additional Language115115100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Macassar Sek Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,178; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 78%.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 1,178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macassar Sek Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,178; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 78%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 1,797 compared with 1,178; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 78%.
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 1,790 compared with 1,178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macassar Sek Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,178; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 78%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,178; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 78%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 1,178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macassar Sek Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Sek Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macassar Sek Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Macassar Sek Secondary School's 1,178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macassar Sek Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Macassar Sek Secondary School for 2027

Macassar Sek 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
Ringlaan Macassar 7130
Postal
Posbus 10 Macassar Unknown 7134
Telephone
021 023 3907
EMIS number
110323527

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Macassar Sek 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 Macassar Sek Secondary School directly, on 021 023 3907, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Macassar Sek Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Macassar Sek Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Macassar Sek Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78% 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 Macassar Sek 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 Macassar Sek Secondary School?
Macassar Sek Secondary School reported 1,178 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Macassar Sek Secondary School?
Yes, Macassar Sek 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 Macassar Sek Secondary School's matric results like?
Macassar Sek Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. That's up from 58.4% in 2023.
Is Macassar Sek Secondary School a public or private school?
Macassar Sek Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Macassar Sek Secondary School?
You can call 021 023 3907. It is located at Ringlaan Macassar 7130.
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