Public secondary school · Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 120 | 95.2% |
| 2024 | 133 | 132 | 99.2% |
| 2025 | 136 | 135 | 99.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zwaanswyk High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 59 | 30 | 50.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 74 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 101 | 82 | 81.2% |
| Accounting | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 92 | 89 | 96.7% |
| Geography | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| History | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.