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Rocklands Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

In Rocklands, City Of Cape Town, Rocklands Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Rocklands Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Rocklands Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,439
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Rocklands 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 Rocklands Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 275 learners from Rocklands Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327925390.7%
202426224392.7%
202527524890.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rocklands Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 97.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443579.5%
Mathematical Literacy21821297.2%
Physical Sciences171588.2%
Life Sciences19314876.7%
Accounting323196.9%
Economics574986.0%
Geography16115294.4%
History17015490.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Rocklands Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,847 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Rocklands Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Rocklands Secondary School's 90.2%).

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rocklands Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rocklands Secondary School's 1,439; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Rocklands Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rocklands Secondary School's 1,439; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Rocklands Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rocklands Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Rocklands Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Rocklands Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rocklands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rocklands Secondary School for 2027

Rocklands 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
Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798
Postal
Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798
Telephone
021 392 7139
EMIS number
106493384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rocklands 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 Rocklands Secondary School directly, on 021 392 7139, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rocklands 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 Rocklands Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Rocklands Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.2% 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 Rocklands 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 Rocklands Secondary School?
Rocklands Secondary School reported 1,439 learners and 42 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 Rocklands Secondary School?
Yes, Rocklands 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 Rocklands Secondary School's matric results like?
Rocklands Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.7% since 2023.
Is Rocklands Secondary School a public or private school?
Rocklands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rocklands Secondary School?
You can call 021 392 7139. It is located at Cnr Cedars Ave & Eisleben Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798.
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