Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Beacon Valley, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,396

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 226 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	186	130	69.9%
2024	149	132	88.6%
2025	226	188	83.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	149	131	87.9%
Life Sciences	7	7	100.0%
Business Studies	43	34	79.1%
Economics	28	22	78.6%
Geography	27	23	85.2%
History	122	109	89.3%
English First Additional Language	12	12	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

New Eisleben Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,847 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.2%).
Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Imperial Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,754 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.2%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,396; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.2%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,396; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.2%).
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Because Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 114 Metropolitan Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7789
Postal: Posbus 148 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789
Telephone: 021 376 1300
EMIS number: 106493325

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Beacon Hill SekondﾊR 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 Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 376 1300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.2% 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 Beacon Hill SekondﾊR 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 Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,396 learners and 41 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 Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Beacon Hill SekondﾊR 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 Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.2%, in 2025. That's up from 69.9% in 2023.

Is Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Beacon Hill SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 376 1300. It is located at 114 Metropolitan Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7789.