Public secondary school · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)
Westerford High School is a public secondary school in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.
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On this page, you will find a full profile of Westerford High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Westerford High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Westerford 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 Westerford High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Westerford High School entered 180 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 171 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 171 | 171 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 180 | 180 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Westerford High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 136 | 136 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 109 | 108 | 99.1% |
| Life Sciences | 106 | 106 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Geography | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
| History | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Westerford 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.
Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.
On this page, you will find a full profile of Westerford High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Westerford High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Westerford 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 Westerford High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Westerford High School entered 180 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 171 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 171 | 171 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 180 | 180 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Westerford High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 136 | 136 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 109 | 108 | 99.1% |
| Life Sciences | 106 | 106 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Geography | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
| History | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Westerford 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.
Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.