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Swartland High School

Public secondary school · Malmesbury, Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Swartland High School, a public secondary school serving Malmesbury. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Swartland High School is a public secondary school in Malmesbury. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

782
Learners
36
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, Swartland 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 Swartland High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 144 learners from Swartland High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313913798.6%
2024148148100.0%
2025144144100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Swartland High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics666293.9%
Mathematical Literacy828198.8%
Physical Sciences3737100.0%
Life Sciences676597.0%
Agricultural Sciences211990.5%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies3333100.0%
Economics1111100.0%
History141285.7%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Swartland High School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland High School, 1,897 compared with 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland High School, 1,816 compared with 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Swartland High School's 782; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Swartland High School's 100%.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Swartland High School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Swartland High School's 782; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Swartland High School's 100%.

Malmesbury

Zooming into Malmesbury, here are 5 other schools to compare against Swartland High School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland High School, 1,897 compared with 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ilingelethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland High School, 1,444 compared with 782; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.1% against Swartland High School's 100%.
  • St. Thomas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,423 learners against Swartland High School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wesbank SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland High School, 1,418 compared with 782; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.4% against Swartland High School's 100%.
  • Naphakade Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,414 learners against Swartland High School's 782; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Swartland High School for 2027

As a public school, Swartland High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dirkie Uysstraat Malmesbury 7300
Postal
Posbus 253 Malmesbury Unknown 7299
Telephone
022 482 1469
Website
swartlandpp.co.za
Email
info.swartlandpp@gmail.com
EMIS number
132310302

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swartland 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 Swartland High School directly, on 022 482 1469, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swartland 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 Swartland High School the best school in Malmesbury?
On the numbers that are published, Swartland High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WESBANK SEKONDﾊR at 83.4%.
How many other schools are there in Malmesbury besides Swartland High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malmesbury, including Liebenberg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Swartland High School?
Swartland High School reported 782 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Swartland High School?
Yes, Swartland 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 Swartland High School's matric results like?
Swartland High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is Swartland High School a public or private school?
Swartland High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swartland High School?
You can call 022 482 1469. It is located at Dirkie Uysstraat Malmesbury 7300.
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