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Somerset High School

Public secondary school · Worcester, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

Somerset High School is a public secondary school based in Worcester. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Somerset High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Worcester, Somerset High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

636
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Somerset High 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 Somerset High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Somerset High School entered 91 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023907482.2%
2025918795.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Somerset High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 94.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16956.3%
Mathematical Literacy867486.0%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences333193.9%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies696289.9%
History908594.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Somerset High School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Somerset High School's 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somerset High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset High School, 1,824 compared with 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset High School, 1,785 compared with 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Somerset High School's 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Somerset High School's 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.

Worcester

And within Worcester itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset High School, 1,711 compared with 636; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.9% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • BreﾋRivier High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Somerset High School's 636; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.1% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,368 learners against Somerset High School's 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somerset High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,312 learners against Somerset High School's 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Somerset High School's 95.6%.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,284 learners against Somerset High School's 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somerset High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Somerset High School for 2027

Somerset High 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
C/O Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester 6850
Postal
C/O Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester Unknown 6850
Telephone
023 346 4031
EMIS number
100000586

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somerset 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 Somerset High School directly, on 023 346 4031, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somerset High 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 Somerset High School the best school in Worcester?
On the numbers that are published, Somerset High School's 95.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BREﾋRIVIER HOﾋRSKOOL at 73.1%.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Somerset High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Somerset High School?
Somerset High School reported 636 learners and 22 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 Somerset High School?
Yes, Somerset 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 Somerset High School's matric results like?
Somerset High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.6%, in 2025. That's up from 82.2% in 2023.
Is Somerset High School a public or private school?
Somerset High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somerset High School?
You can call 023 346 4031. It is located at C/O Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester 6850.
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