Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tafelsig, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,373

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 176 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	140	68	48.6%
2024	147	110	74.8%
2025	176	132	75.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	2	18.2%
Mathematical Literacy	136	109	80.1%
Life Sciences	67	32	47.8%
Business Studies	107	74	69.2%
Geography	77	58	75.3%
History	79	61	77.2%
English First Additional Language	36	36	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

New Eisleben Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,847 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75%.
Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,373; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,373; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 75%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary 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: 58 Assegaaibos Street Tafelsig Mitchell's Plain 7785
Postal: 58 Assegaaibos Street Tafelsig Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone: 074 154 1963
EMIS number: 106493414

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 074 154 1963, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.

How big are the classes at Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,373 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 48.6% in 2023.

Is Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tafelsig SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 074 154 1963. It is located at 58 Assegaaibos Street Tafelsig Mitchell's Plain 7785.