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Spine Road High School

Public secondary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Spine Road High School, a public secondary school serving Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.3% pass rate.

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Spine Road High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Spine Road High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Spine Road High School is a public secondary school in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,282
Learners
44
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, Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 232 matric candidates from Spine Road High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322822799.6%
2024232232100.0%
202523222898.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Spine Road High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13613599.3%
Mathematical Literacy9797100.0%
Physical Sciences928491.3%
Life Sciences150150100.0%
Accounting6363100.0%
Business Studies7272100.0%
Economics4040100.0%
Geography4343100.0%
History433888.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Spine Road High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Spine Road High School's 1,282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Spine Road High School's 98.3%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spine Road High School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spine Road High School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spine Road High School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spine Road High School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Spine Road High School's 98.3%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Spine Road High School's 1,282; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Spine Road High School's 98.3%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Spine Road High School's 1,282; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Spine Road High School's 98.3%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine Road High School, 1,977 compared with 1,282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Spine Road High School's 1,282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine Road High School, 1,970 compared with 1,282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School for 2027

Spine Road 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 Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
C/O Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 392 9463
EMIS number
106493422

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School directly, on 021 392 9463, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Spine Road High School's matric pass rate of 98.3% 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 Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School?
Spine Road High School reported 1,282 learners and 44 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 Spine Road High School?
Yes, Spine Road 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 Spine Road High School's matric results like?
Spine Road High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.6% since 2023.
Is Spine Road High School a public or private school?
Spine Road High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Spine Road High School?
You can call 021 392 9463. It is located at C/O Spine- & Merrydale Roads Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785.
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