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Wynberg Girls' High School

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

Wynberg Girls' High School is a public secondary school in Wynberg, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Wynberg Girls' High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

989
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 191 matric candidates from Wynberg Girls' High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317317299.4%
202417216897.7%
202519118999.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Wynberg Girls' High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12611490.5%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences787494.9%
Life Sciences13713397.1%
Accounting2020100.0%
Geography7171100.0%
History9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Wynberg Girls' High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Girls' High School, 1,847 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Wynberg Girls' High School's 99%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Girls' High School, 1,780 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Wynberg Girls' High School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Wynberg Girls' High School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Wynberg Girls' High School's 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Wynberg Girls' High School's 99%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Girls' High School, 2,089 compared with 989; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Wynberg Girls' High School's 99%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Girls' High School, 2,037 compared with 989; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Wynberg Girls' High School's 99%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Wynberg Girls' High School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Girls' High School, 1,970 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wynberg Girls' High School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School for 2027

Because Wynberg Girls' 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
Aliwal Road Wynberg 7800
Postal
Aliwal Road Wynberg Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 764 2200
EMIS number
105310321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School directly, on 021 764 2200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Wynberg Girls' High School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School?
Wynberg Girls' High School reported 989 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Wynberg Girls' High School?
Yes, Wynberg Girls' 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 Wynberg Girls' High School's matric results like?
Wynberg Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is Wynberg Girls' High School a public or private school?
Wynberg Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wynberg Girls' High School?
You can call 021 764 2200. It is located at Aliwal Road Wynberg 7800.
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