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Star College - Bridgetown

Private combined school · Bridgetown, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Star College - Bridgetown is a private combined school based in Bridgetown, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Star College - Bridgetown, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bridgetown, City Of Cape Town, Star College - Bridgetown operates as a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

390
Learners
28
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Star College - Bridgetown is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Star College - Bridgetown directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Star College - Bridgetown entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232828100.0%
20244040100.0%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Star College - Bridgetown offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3131100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences2626100.0%
Life Sciences1717100.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
History201995.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Star College - Bridgetown compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College - Bridgetown, 1,585 compared with 390; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Star College - Bridgetown, 2,089 compared with 390, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College - Bridgetown, 2,037 compared with 390; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Star College - Bridgetown's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College - Bridgetown, 1,970 compared with 390; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Star College - Bridgetown's 390; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
126 Tarentaal Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Postal
Po Box 338 Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Telephone
021 699 0606
Website
starcollegebrt.co.za
Email
info.bs@starcollegecpt.co.za
EMIS number
100000434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Star College - Bridgetown?
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 Star College - Bridgetown directly, on 021 699 0606, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Star College - Bridgetown?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Star College - Bridgetown the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Star College - Bridgetown's 100% 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 Star College - Bridgetown?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Star College - Bridgetown?
Star College - Bridgetown reported 390 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Star College - Bridgetown?
Yes. As a private school, Star College - Bridgetown sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Star College - Bridgetown's matric results like?
Star College - Bridgetown's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Star College - Bridgetown a public or private school?
Star College - Bridgetown is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Star College - Bridgetown?
You can call 021 699 0606. It is located at 126 Tarentaal Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764.
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