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Rylands High School

Public secondary school · Gatesville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

In Gatesville, City Of Cape Town, Rylands High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 99.4% pass rate.

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

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

1,091
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, Rylands High 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 Rylands High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 173 matric candidates from Rylands High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318818296.8%
202418317997.8%
202517317299.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rylands High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics897988.8%
Mathematical Literacy949398.9%
Physical Sciences625690.3%
Life Sciences14613391.1%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies969599.0%
Geography117117100.0%
History757397.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Rylands High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,845 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Rylands High School's 99.4%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,720 compared with 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Rylands High School's 99.4%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,682 compared with 1,091; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Rylands High School's 99.4%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,634 compared with 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rylands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Rylands High School's 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Rylands High School's 99.4%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rylands High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rylands High School's 1,091; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Rylands High School's 99.4%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rylands High School's 1,091; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Rylands High School's 99.4%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,977 compared with 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rylands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rylands High School's 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rylands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rylands High School, 1,970 compared with 1,091; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rylands High 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 Rylands High School for 2027

Because Rylands High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764
Postal
P O Box 9 Gatesville Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 637 4407
Website
rylandshigh.com
Email
rylands.high@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
105062458

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rylands High 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 Rylands High School directly, on 021 637 4407, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rylands High 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 Rylands High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Rylands High School's 99.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Rylands High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Rylands High School?
Rylands High School reported 1,091 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Rylands High School?
Yes, Rylands High 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 Rylands High School's matric results like?
Rylands High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.8% since 2023.
Is Rylands High School a public or private school?
Rylands High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rylands High School?
You can call 021 637 4407. It is located at 3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764.
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