Public secondary school · Swellendam, Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Swellendam High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Swellendam, Swellendam High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Swellendam High School entered 71 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 67 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 66 | 66 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 71 | 69 | 97.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Swellendam High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| Accounting | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
| Geography | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Swellendam High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Swellendam High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
As a public school, Swellendam 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.