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Aloe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Aloe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lentegeur, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.3%.

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Located in Lentegeur, City Of Cape Town, Aloe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,111
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Aloe Secondary 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 Aloe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 174 matric candidates from Aloe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316610663.9%
202415813786.7%
202517413175.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Aloe Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241979.2%
Mathematical Literacy13511685.9%
Physical Sciences231669.6%
Life Sciences393692.3%
Business Studies614675.4%
Geography4040100.0%
History755776.0%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Aloe Secondary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aloe Secondary School, 1,847 compared with 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Aloe Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aloe Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Aloe Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Aloe Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Aloe Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Aloe Secondary School's 75.3%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Aloe Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,111; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Aloe Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aloe Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Aloe Secondary School's 75.3%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Aloe Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aloe Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Aloe Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aloe Secondary School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Aloe Secondary School for 2027

Aloe Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Aloe Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Aloe Road Mitchells Plain Unknown 7785
Telephone
021 371 0552
Website
aloehighschool.co.za
Email
aloe.sec@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
106493317

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aloe Secondary 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 Aloe Secondary School directly, on 021 371 0552, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aloe Secondary 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 Aloe Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Aloe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.3% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Aloe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Aloe Secondary School?
Aloe Secondary School reported 1,111 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Aloe Secondary School?
Yes, Aloe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Aloe Secondary School's matric results like?
Aloe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.3%, in 2025. That's up from 63.9% in 2023.
Is Aloe Secondary School a public or private school?
Aloe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Aloe Secondary School?
You can call 021 371 0552. It is located at Aloe Road Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785.
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