Public secondary school · Ballotsview, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (3 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Parkdene SekondﾊR Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.