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Vuyiseka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

Vuyiseka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Philippi, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Vuyiseka Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Philippi, City Of Cape Town, Vuyiseka Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,525
Learners
45
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Vuyiseka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 249 matric candidates from Vuyiseka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321517480.9%
202419416384.0%
202524920281.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vuyiseka Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353085.7%
Mathematical Literacy16213784.6%
Physical Sciences341955.9%
Life Sciences934851.6%
Accounting251248.0%
Business Studies706187.1%
Economics251872.0%
Geography686595.6%
History938389.2%
English First Additional Language196196100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Vuyiseka Secondary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,847 learners against 1,525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Vuyiseka Secondary School's 81.1%).
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,754 learners against 1,525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,690 learners against 1,525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Vuyiseka Secondary School's 81.1%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,525; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Vuyiseka Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyiseka Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Vuyiseka Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Vuyiseka Secondary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyiseka Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyiseka Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiseka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Vuyiseka Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Vuyiseka Secondary 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
1 Ngqwangi Drive Phillipi East 7750
Postal
P O Box 941 Cape Town Unknown 8000
Telephone
067 933 0031
EMIS number
106041343

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuyiseka 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 Vuyiseka Secondary School directly, on 067 933 0031, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuyiseka Secondary 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 Vuyiseka Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Vuyiseka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% 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 Vuyiseka 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 Vuyiseka Secondary School?
Vuyiseka Secondary School reported 1,525 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Vuyiseka Secondary School?
No. Vuyiseka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vuyiseka Secondary School's matric results like?
Vuyiseka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.9% since 2023.
Is Vuyiseka Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuyiseka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuyiseka Secondary School?
You can call 067 933 0031. It is located at 1 Ngqwangi Drive Phillipi East 7750.
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