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

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

In Strand, City Of Cape Town, Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,561

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 159 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	153	98	64.1%
2024	135	111	82.2%
2025	159	118	74.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	25	21	84.0%
Mathematical Literacy	110	95	86.4%
Physical Sciences	20	11	55.0%
Life Sciences	89	39	43.8%
Accounting	10	9	90.0%
Business Studies	115	91	79.1%
Geography	33	33	100.0%
History	46	43	93.5%
English First Additional Language	94	94	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's 74.2%.
False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's 74.2%.
Simanyene Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,797 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's 74.2%.
Bastion Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,790 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,561; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's 74.2%.
Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's 74.2%.
Table View Primary School is a similar size to Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,561; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

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 Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Rusthof SekondﾊR 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: Broadlandsweg Strand 7140
Postal: Posbus 468 Strand Unknown 7140
Telephone: 021 845 7081
EMIS number: 111323896

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Rusthof 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 Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 845 7081, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

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

On the numbers that are published, Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.2% 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 Rusthof 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 Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,561 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School?

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

Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.2%, in 2025. That's up from 64.1% in 2023.

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

Rusthof 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 Rusthof SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 845 7081. It is located at Broadlandsweg Strand 7140.