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Rosebank Progress College

Private secondary school · Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)

Welcome to Rosebank Progress College, a private secondary school serving Rosebank, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.1%.

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Rosebank Progress College is a private secondary school in Rosebank, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

38
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Rosebank Progress College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 34 matric candidates from Rosebank Progress College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232525100.0%
20242525100.0%
2025343294.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rosebank Progress College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8787.5%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences111090.9%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics171482.4%
Geography55100.0%
History55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Metro Central district

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,845 compared with 38; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,720 compared with 38; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,682 compared with 38; is a private combined school, a different phase than Rosebank Progress College; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%).
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,634 compared with 38; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Rosebank Progress College's 38; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rosebank Progress College's 38; is a private combined school, a different phase than Rosebank Progress College; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rosebank Progress College's 38; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Rosebank Progress College's 94.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,977 compared with 38; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rosebank Progress College's 38; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rosebank Progress College, 1,970 compared with 38; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
20 Main Road Rosebank 7700
Postal
20 Main Road Rosebank Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 686 7280
Website
rosebankprogresscollege.co.za
Email
harold@rppc.co.za
EMIS number
105000817

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rosebank Progress College?
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 Rosebank Progress College directly, on 021 686 7280, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rosebank Progress College?
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 Rosebank Progress College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Rosebank Progress College's matric pass rate of 94.1% 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 Rosebank Progress College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Rosebank Progress College?
Rosebank Progress College reported 38 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Rosebank Progress College?
Yes. As a private school, Rosebank Progress College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Rosebank Progress College's matric results like?
Rosebank Progress College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Rosebank Progress College a public or private school?
Rosebank Progress College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rosebank Progress College?
You can call 021 686 7280. It is located at 20 Main Road Rosebank 7700.
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