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Zwaanswyk High School

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

Zwaanswyk High School is a public secondary school in Bergvliet, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.3%.

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Zwaanswyk High School

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

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

886
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zwaanswyk High School entered 136 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312612095.2%
202413313299.2%
202513613599.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zwaanswyk High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics593050.8%
Mathematical Literacy7474100.0%
Physical Sciences2525100.0%
Life Sciences1018281.2%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies928996.7%
Geography504998.0%
History3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk High School, 1,847 compared with 886; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Zwaanswyk High School's 99.3%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk High School, 1,780 compared with 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Zwaanswyk High School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Zwaanswyk High School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Zwaanswyk High School's 886; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Zwaanswyk High School's 99.3%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk High School, 2,089 compared with 886; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Zwaanswyk High School's 99.3%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk High School, 2,037 compared with 886; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Zwaanswyk High School's 99.3%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Zwaanswyk High School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk High School, 1,970 compared with 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zwaanswyk High School's 886; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School for 2027

As a public school, Zwaanswyk 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
370 Main Road Tokai 7945
Postal
Po Box 30237 Tokai Unknown 7966
Telephone
021 712 7721
Website
zwaanswykhighschool.co.za
Email
admin@zwhs.co.za
EMIS number
105310323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School directly, on 021 712 7721, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Zwaanswyk High School's 99.3% 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 Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School?
Zwaanswyk High School reported 886 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Zwaanswyk High School?
Yes, Zwaanswyk 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 Zwaanswyk High School's matric results like?
Zwaanswyk High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. That's up from 95.2% in 2023.
Is Zwaanswyk High School a public or private school?
Zwaanswyk High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwaanswyk High School?
You can call 021 712 7721. It is located at 370 Main Road Tokai 7945.
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