Bridgetown Secondary
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Bridgetown Secondary
Bridgetown Secondary functions as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, falling within the Metro Central education district. The school recorded 1236 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bridgetown Secondary is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Bridgetown Secondary is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bridgetown Secondary operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bridgetown Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,236 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bridgetown Secondary is situated in City Of Cape Town (Bridgetown), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764. For postal correspondence, use: Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764.
Curriculum & Academics
Bridgetown Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bridgetown Secondary was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bridgetown Secondary are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
11 Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Brushwood Road Bridgetown Athlone 7764
Phone
+27 21 637 1435Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105483397
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.