Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,052

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,845 compared with 1,052; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.
Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,720 compared with 1,052; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.
Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,682 compared with 1,052; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.
Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,634 compared with 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,052; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,052; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,052; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75.9%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel 7764
Postal: 281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel Unknown 7764
Telephone: 021 100 3926
EMIS number: 102483508

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Modderdam SekondﾊR 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 100 3926, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Modderdam SekondﾊR 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.9% 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,052 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Modderdam SekondﾊR 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 Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.9%, in 2025. That's up from 62.8% in 2023.

Is Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Modderdam SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 100 3926. It is located at 281 Bonteheuwel Ave Bonteheuwel 7764.