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Swellendam High School

Public secondary school · Swellendam, Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)

Swellendam High School is a public secondary school in Swellendam. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.2%.

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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.

393
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236767100.0%
20246666100.0%
2025716997.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Swellendam High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2424100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4242100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences322887.5%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies323093.8%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Overberg district

5 other schools in Overberg district, for comparison against Swellendam High School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Swellendam High School's 97.2%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Swellendam High School's 97.2%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Swellendam

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

  • Vrt Pitt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swellendam High School, 1,230 compared with 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swellendam High School, 1,220 compared with 393; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Swellendam High School's 97.2%).
  • Bontebok Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 923 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 559 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swellendam High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Olyfkrans College. is noticeably smaller, with 75 learners against Swellendam High School's 393; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Swellendam High School's 97.2%.
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 Swellendam High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Buitekantstraat 29 Swellendam 6740
Postal
Posbus 141 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Telephone
028 514 1361
Website
hsswellendam.co.za
Email
ontvangs@swellendamhs.com
EMIS number
117310305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swellendam 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 Swellendam High School directly, on 028 514 1361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swellendam 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 Swellendam High School the best school in Swellendam?
On the numbers that are published, Swellendam High School's matric pass rate of 97.2% is lower than OLYFKRANS COLLEGE.'s 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Swellendam besides Swellendam High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Swellendam, including Vrt Pitt Primary School.
How big are the classes at Swellendam High School?
Swellendam High School reported 393 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Swellendam High School?
Yes, Swellendam 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 Swellendam High School's matric results like?
Swellendam High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Swellendam High School a public or private school?
Swellendam High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swellendam High School?
You can call 028 514 1361. It is located at Buitekantstraat 29 Swellendam 6740.
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