Western Cape – 12 January 2026 – The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is proud to announce the Top 10 schools that contributed the highest number of blood units in 2025. Each year, schools across the province play a vital role in supporting the blood supply by encouraging eligible learners to donate. This year, their participation has once again demonstrated the power of youth in saving lives.
Despite their busy academic schedules, and extracurricular activities, young donors continue to make a significant difference. Across the Cape, youth stepped forward in remarkable numbers from first-time donors making their debut to returning young donors who continue to prioritise the importance of giving blood. Together, they’re proving that when youth unite, the impact is extraordinary.
Top 10 Blood-Donating Schools for 2025
- Hoërskool Outeniqua (George) – 375 units
- HTS Drostdy (Worcester) – 303 units
- Langenhoven Gimnasium (Oudtshoorn) – 301 units
- Worcester Gymnasium High School (Worcester) – 288 units
- Fairmont High School (Durbanville) – 279 units
- Protea Heights Academy (Brackenfell) – 279 units
- The Settlers High School (Bellville) – 262 units
- Spine Road High School (Mitchells Plain) – 253 units
- Bergvliet High School (Bergvliet) – 247 units
- Emil Weder High School (Genadendal) – 237 units
WCBS extends its sincere appreciation to every learner who donated blood, encouraged a peer to donate, or served as a blood donor ambassador in 2025. Their contribution ensures that patients requiring life-saving treatments continue to receive the blood products they need.
WCBS also congratulates Hoërskool Outeniqua, Langenhoven Gimnasium, and HTS Drostdy for once again securing the top three positions, a testament to their ongoing dedication to saving lives through blood donation. The Service further celebrates the impressive entry of several newcomers to the Top 10 list this year: Fairmont High School, Spine Road High School, and Bergvliet High School, whose strong performances reflect the growing enthusiasm among young donors and the increasing momentum of school-based blood drives.
“We are incredibly proud of our young donors,” says Marike Carli, Public Relations Manager. “Their willingness to step up and give back shows true leadership and compassion. These schools have set an inspiring example of what it means to make a difference.”
For schools interested in hosting a blood donation clinic or learning more about how to participate, please please visit www.wcbs.org.za, or send a WhatsApp to 060 549 7244.
Distributed by the Western Cape Blood Service
Public Relations Manager – Marike Carli
0718563625 | marike@wcbs.org.za
About the Western Cape Blood Service:
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is a non-profit regional health organisation, dedicated to collecting blood from voluntary blood donors, and providing the safest blood products and efficient service to the community, while operating at the highest professional and ethical standards and remaining a viable organisation. WCBS works without prejudice to supply safe blood and blood products to all communities in the region, from Cape Town all the way up to George. It’s our goal to deliver a world-class blood service in the Western Cape.
