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Wittebome High School

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

Wittebome High School is a public secondary school in Wynberg, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.9%.

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Located in Wynberg, City Of Cape Town, Wittebome High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

795
Learners
25
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Wittebome 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 Wittebome High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 129 learners from Wittebome High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315610969.9%
202413511383.7%
202512911689.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Wittebome High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 97.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251560.0%
Mathematical Literacy11010090.9%
Physical Sciences15640.0%
Life Sciences624572.6%
Business Studies736284.9%
Geography464291.3%
History393897.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Wittebome High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wittebome High School, 1,847 compared with 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Wittebome High School's 89.9%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wittebome High School, 1,780 compared with 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Wittebome High School's 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Wittebome High School's 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Wittebome High School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Wittebome High School's 89.9%).

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Wittebome High School, 2,089 compared with 795; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Wittebome High School's 89.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wittebome High School, 2,037 compared with 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Wittebome High School's 89.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Wittebome High School's 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wittebome High School, 1,970 compared with 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wittebome High School's 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wittebome High 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 Wittebome High School for 2027

Because Wittebome High 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
Ottery Road Wynberg 7800
Postal
Ottery Road Wynberg Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 761 1535
Website
wittebomehighschool.com
Email
hello@wittebomehighschool.com
EMIS number
105313424

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wittebome 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 Wittebome High School directly, on 021 761 1535, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wittebome High 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 Wittebome High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Wittebome High School's matric pass rate of 89.9% 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 Wittebome 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 Wittebome High School?
Wittebome High School reported 795 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Wittebome High School?
Yes, Wittebome 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 Wittebome High School's matric results like?
Wittebome High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.9%, in 2025. That's up from 69.9% in 2023.
Is Wittebome High School a public or private school?
Wittebome High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wittebome High School?
You can call 021 761 1535. It is located at Ottery Road Wynberg 7800.
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