Public secondary school · Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bonteheuwel, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 166 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 103 | 62.8% |
| 2024 | 155 | 90 | 58.1% |
| 2025 | 166 | 126 | 75.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 145 | 92 | 63.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 7 | 53.8% |
| Life Sciences | 65 | 29 | 44.6% |
| Accounting | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| Business Studies | 145 | 85 | 58.6% |
| Economics | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| Geography | 150 | 103 | 68.7% |
| History | 86 | 60 | 69.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Modderdam 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Modderdam 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.