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

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ballotsview, George, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,449

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 181 matric candidates from Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	174	158	90.8%
2024	206	191	92.7%
2025	181	173	95.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	9	81.8%
Mathematical Literacy	197	135	68.5%
Life Sciences	29	15	51.7%
Accounting	11	7	63.6%
Business Studies	22	22	100.0%
Economics	28	27	96.4%
History	81	59	72.8%
English First Additional Language	208	208	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,449; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.
Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,449; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.
Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,664 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.

George

Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,449; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.
George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.
Jonga Street Secondary School is a similar size to Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,590 learners against 1,449; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.
Mzoxolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,585 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Thembalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,552 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's 95.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Ballotstraat Parkdene George 6529
Postal: Posbus 3244 George-Industria Unknown 6536
Telephone: 044 875 9457
EMIS number: 118353426

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Parkdene 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 Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 044 875 9457, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Parkdene SekondﾊR 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 Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in George?

On the numbers that are published, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.6% is lower than OUTENIQUA HOﾋRSKOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in George besides Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.

How big are the classes at Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,449 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School?

No. Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.6%, in 2025. That's up from 90.8% in 2023.

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

Parkdene 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 Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 044 875 9457. It is located at Ballotstraat Parkdene George 6529.