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The Settlers High School

Public secondary school · Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to The Settlers High School, a public secondary school serving Oosterzee-Bellville, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.2% pass rate.

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The Settlers High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about The Settlers High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

The Settlers High School is a public secondary school in Oosterzee-Bellville, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,407
Learners
65
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, The Settlers 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 The Settlers High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 265 learners from The Settlers High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325124999.2%
202425624997.3%
202526526399.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

The Settlers High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17514381.7%
Mathematical Literacy8181100.0%
Physical Sciences1059792.4%
Life Sciences13812691.3%
Accounting3434100.0%
Economics12311190.2%
Geography142142100.0%
History101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how The Settlers High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against The Settlers High School's 1,407; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against The Settlers High School's 99.2%).
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Settlers High School, 1,977 compared with 1,407; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Settlers High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against The Settlers High School's 1,407; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Settlers High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Settlers High School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against The Settlers High School's 99.2%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Settlers High School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Settlers High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against The Settlers High School's 1,407; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against The Settlers High School's 99.2%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against The Settlers High School's 1,407; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against The Settlers High School's 99.2%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Settlers High School, 1,977 compared with 1,407; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Settlers High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against The Settlers High School's 1,407; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Settlers High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Settlers High School, 1,970 compared with 1,407; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Settlers High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 The Settlers High School for 2027

As a public school, The Settlers 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
Settlers Street Off Mike Pienaar Boulevard Bellville 7535
Postal
P.o. Box 599 Bellville Unknown 7535
Telephone
021 948 6116
Website
settlers.org.za
Email
info@settlers.org.za
EMIS number
101310308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Settlers 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 The Settlers High School directly, on 021 948 6116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Settlers 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 The Settlers High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, The Settlers High School's 99.2% 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 The Settlers High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at The Settlers High School?
The Settlers High School reported 1,407 learners and 65 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 The Settlers High School?
Yes, The Settlers 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 The Settlers High School's matric results like?
The Settlers High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.2% since 2023.
Is The Settlers High School a public or private school?
The Settlers High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Settlers High School?
You can call 021 948 6116. It is located at Settlers Street Off Mike Pienaar Boulevard Bellville 7535.
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