Public secondary school · Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 251 | 249 | 99.2% |
| 2024 | 256 | 249 | 97.3% |
| 2025 | 265 | 263 | 99.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
The Settlers High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 175 | 143 | 81.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 81 | 81 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 105 | 97 | 92.4% |
| Life Sciences | 138 | 126 | 91.3% |
| Accounting | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 123 | 111 | 90.2% |
| Geography | 142 | 142 | 100.0% |
| History | 101 | 101 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.