Paul Roos Gimnasium Secondary School
📍 Stellenbosch, Outside a Town, Western Cape
Learners
1,323
Educators
74
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder Secondary School
Plettenberg Bay, Outside a Town, Western Cape
Learners (2025)
1,254
Educators (2025)
35
Learner : Educator
35.8:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
86.6%
About this school
Overview
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Plettenberg Bay, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,254 learners and is staffed by 35 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Eden and Central Kar education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 86.6% (161 of 186 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Plettenbergbaai Sekonder has improved, moving from a 74.5% pass rate to 86.6% in 2025, the most recent year, 186 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 186 | 161 | 86.6% |
| 2024 | 171 | 155 | 90.6% |
| 2023 | 149 | 111 | 74.5% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: PLETTENBERGBAAI SEK. (1003339).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 83.1%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 99.5%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 22.2%. 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Life Sciences).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 2 |
22.2%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 180 | 127 |
70.6%
|
| Life Sciences | 27 | 12 |
44.4%
|
| English (FAL) | 189 | 188 |
99.5%
|
| Business Studies | 56 | 42 |
75.0%
|
| Economics | 28 | 20 |
71.4%
|
| Geography | 60 | 54 |
90.0%
|
| History | 189 | 168 |
88.9%
|
Mathematics
22.2%
9 wrote · 2 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
70.6%
180 wrote · 127 achieved
Life Sciences
44.4%
27 wrote · 12 achieved
English (FAL)
99.5%
189 wrote · 188 achieved
Business Studies
75.0%
56 wrote · 42 achieved
Economics
71.4%
28 wrote · 20 achieved
Geography
90.0%
60 wrote · 54 achieved
History
88.9%
189 wrote · 168 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other secondary schools in Outside a Town.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
86.6%
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder Secondary School
100.0%
Area average
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder Secondary School
Area average
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 13.4 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
35.8:1
vs 16.9:1 area average
Ranks 4th of 4
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Plettenbergbaai Sekonder for 2027?
Tuition at Plettenbergbaai Sekonder for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Eden and Central Kar district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 044 533 0472 for specifics.
Is Plettenbergbaai Sekonder a no-fee school?
Yes, Plettenbergbaai Sekonder is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Eden and Central Kar district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,254 learners.
What is the quintile of Plettenbergbaai Sekonder and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Plettenbergbaai Sekonder falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 1,254 learners attending here in Plettenberg Bay, New Horizons SP, Western Cape pay no school fees.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Plettenbergbaai Sekonder, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Plettenbergbaai Sekonder. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Eden and Central Kar education district is summarised below.
-
1
Confirm availability with Plettenbergbaai Sekonder
Call 044 533 0472 to confirm whether Plettenbergbaai Sekonder has open places for the year you're applying.
-
2
Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Plettenbergbaai Sekonder as a preferred school.
-
3
Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
-
4
Pay any required deposits or fees
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
-
5
Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Plettenbergbaai Sekonder.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Plettenbergbaai Sekonder for the next school year?
To apply to Plettenbergbaai Sekonder for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Plettenbergbaai Sekonder as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Plettenbergbaai Sekonder via phone 044 533 0472.
What documents do I need to apply at Plettenbergbaai Sekonder?
Plettenbergbaai Sekonder requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Plettenbergbaai Sekonder (phone 044 533 0472) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
119353469
Circuit
4
Ward
10407004.0
Local municipality
Bitou
District municipality
Garden Route
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby