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Silversands Secondary School

Public secondary school · Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

In Highbury, City Of Cape Town, Silversands Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 92.5% pass rate.

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

Silversands Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Highbury, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,227
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Silversands Secondary School entered 174 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316311268.7%
202413412492.5%
202517416192.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Silversands Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy13512794.1%
Life Sciences806885.0%
Geography13512693.3%
History999090.9%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Silversands Secondary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Silversands Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silversands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Silversands Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Silversands Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silversands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Silversands Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Silversands Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silversands Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Silversands Secondary School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silversands Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School for 2027

Silversands 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
46 Bardale Road Bardale Village Kuils River 7580
Postal
P O Box 1231 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 908 0020
EMIS number
105008252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School directly, on 021 908 0020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Silversands Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.5% 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 Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School?
Silversands Secondary School reported 1,227 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Silversands Secondary School?
Yes, Silversands 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 Silversands Secondary School's matric results like?
Silversands Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.7% in 2023.
Is Silversands Secondary School a public or private school?
Silversands Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silversands Secondary School?
You can call 021 908 0020. It is located at 46 Bardale Road Bardale Village Kuils River 7580.
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