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Marian Rc Secondary School

Public secondary school · Adriaanse, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (4 circuit)

Marian Rc Secondary School is a public secondary school in Adriaanse, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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

Located in Adriaanse, City Of Cape Town, Marian Rc Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

273
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Marian Rc Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Marian Rc Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

In 2025, 50 matric candidates from Marian Rc Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202351354.0%
2025504896.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Marian Rc Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9222.2%
Mathematical Literacy454395.6%
Life Sciences241666.7%
Accounting18844.4%
Business Studies242395.8%
History5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Marian Rc Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 273; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Marian Rc Secondary School's 96%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Marian Rc Secondary School's 273; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marian Rc Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 273; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marian Rc Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 1,837 compared with 273; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Marian Rc Secondary School's 96%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 1,726 compared with 273, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 273; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Marian Rc Secondary School's 96%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 273; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Marian Rc Secondary School's 96%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Marian Rc Secondary School's 273; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marian Rc Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marian Rc Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 273; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marian Rc Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Marian Rc Secondary School's 273; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marian Rc 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 Marian Rc Secondary School for 2027

Marian Rc 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
1 St Dominic's Street Matroosfontein 7490
Postal
St Dominic's Street Matroosfontein Elsies River 7490
Telephone
071 152 6240
EMIS number
102489220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marian Rc 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 Marian Rc Secondary School directly, on 071 152 6240, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marian Rc 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 Marian Rc Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Marian Rc Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96% 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 Marian Rc 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 Marian Rc Secondary School?
Marian Rc Secondary School reported 273 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Marian Rc Secondary School?
Yes, Marian Rc 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 Marian Rc Secondary School's matric results like?
Marian Rc Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's up from 54% in 2023.
Is Marian Rc Secondary School a public or private school?
Marian Rc Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marian Rc Secondary School?
You can call 071 152 6240. It is located at 1 St Dominic's Street Matroosfontein 7490.
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