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Westridge Secondary School

Public secondary school · Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

In Westridge, City Of Cape Town, Westridge Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.3% pass rate.

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

Westridge Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Westridge, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,268
Learners
36
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, Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 206 matric candidates from Westridge Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317212874.4%
202417213578.5%
202520618690.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Westridge Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 89.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22627.3%
Mathematical Literacy15012684.0%
Physical Sciences18738.9%
Life Sciences373389.2%
Business Studies957174.7%
Economics362055.6%
Geography1278566.9%
History17213377.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Westridge Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Westridge Secondary School's 1,268; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Westridge Secondary School's 90.3%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Westridge Secondary School's 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westridge Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westridge Secondary School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westridge Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Westridge Secondary School's 90.3%).

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westridge Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Westridge Secondary School's 1,268; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Westridge Secondary School's 90.3%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Westridge Secondary School's 1,268; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Westridge Secondary School's 90.3%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westridge Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Westridge Secondary School's 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westridge Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westridge Secondary 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 Westridge Secondary School for 2027

Because Westridge Secondary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 371 7400
Website
westridgess.net
Email
westridge.sec@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
106493449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School directly, on 021 371 7400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Westridge Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.3% 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 Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School?
Westridge Secondary School reported 1,268 learners and 36 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 Westridge Secondary School?
Yes, Westridge 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 Westridge Secondary School's matric results like?
Westridge Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.3%, in 2025. That's up from 74.4% in 2023.
Is Westridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Westridge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westridge Secondary School?
You can call 021 371 7400. It is located at Silversands Avenue Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785.
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