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Athlone School Vir Blindes

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Glenhaven, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (6 circuit)

Athlone School Vir Blindes is a public school based in Glenhaven, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Athlone School Vir Blindes, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Glenhaven, City Of Cape Town, Athlone School Vir Blindes operates as a public school.

280
Learners
37
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Athlone School Vir Blindes is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Athlone School Vir Blindes specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 20 matric candidates from Athlone School Vir Blindes sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141392.9%
202410990.0%
2025201785.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Athlone School Vir Blindes offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy10990.0%
Life Sciences10440.0%
Business Studies10660.0%
History10990.0%
English First Additional Language55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Athlone School Vir Blindes compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 2,089 compared with 280; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 85%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 1,970 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 1,837 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 85%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 1,726 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 2,089 compared with 280; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 85%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 2,037 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 85%).
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone School Vir Blindes, 1,970 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Athlone School Vir Blindes's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone School Vir Blindes; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Athlone School Vir Blindes for 2027

As a public school, Athlone School Vir Blindes follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Athlonestraat Glenhaven Bellville Suid 7533
Postal
Privaatsak X1 Kasselsvlei Unknown 7533
Telephone
021 951 2234
EMIS number
101324612

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Athlone School Vir Blindes?
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 Athlone School Vir Blindes directly, on 021 951 2234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Athlone School Vir Blindes?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Athlone School Vir Blindes the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Athlone School Vir Blindes's matric pass rate of 85% 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 Athlone School Vir Blindes?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Athlone School Vir Blindes?
Athlone School Vir Blindes reported 280 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Athlone School Vir Blindes?
Yes, Athlone School Vir Blindes 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 Athlone School Vir Blindes's matric results like?
Athlone School Vir Blindes's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's down from 92.9% in 2023.
Is Athlone School Vir Blindes a public or private school?
Athlone School Vir Blindes is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Athlone School Vir Blindes?
You can call 021 951 2234. It is located at Athlonestraat Glenhaven Bellville Suid 7533.
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