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Al-Azhar High School

Private secondary school · Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Al-Azhar High School is a private secondary school in Athlone, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 496 learners.

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

Located in Athlone, City Of Cape Town, Al-Azhar High School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

496
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Al-Azhar High School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Al-Azhar High School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Al-Azhar High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a private combined school, a different phase than Al-Azhar High School; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar High School, 1,585 compared with 496; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar High School, 2,089 compared with 496; is a private combined school, a different phase than Al-Azhar High School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar High School, 2,037 compared with 496; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar High School, 1,970 compared with 496; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Al-Azhar High School's 496; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr Newton Avenue & Birdwood Road 7764
Postal
20 Cashel Avenue Unknown Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 879 5393
EMIS number
100000151
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Al-Azhar 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 Al-Azhar High School directly, on 021 879 5393, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Al-Azhar 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 Al-Azhar High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Al-Azhar High School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Al-Azhar 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 Al-Azhar High School?
Al-Azhar High School reported 496 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Al-Azhar High School?
Yes. As a private school, Al-Azhar High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Al-Azhar High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Al-Azhar High School.
Is Al-Azhar High School a public or private school?
Al-Azhar High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Al-Azhar High School?
You can call 021 879 5393. It is located at Cnr Newton Avenue & Birdwood Road 7764.
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