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Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School

Public secondary school · Belhar Ext 1, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (4 circuit)

In Belhar Ext 1, City Of Cape Town, Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 89.4% pass rate.

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

Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Belhar Ext 1, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,378
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 227 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316213382.1%
202419317289.1%
202522720389.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171694.1%
Mathematical Literacy17716392.1%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences1085046.3%
Accounting251664.0%
Business Studies736386.3%
Economics655584.6%
Geography10610195.3%
History847892.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,378; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,378; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,378; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's 1,378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Because Belhar 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
Suikerbossieweg 2 Belhar 7493
Postal
Suikerbossieweg Cape Town Unknown 7493
Telephone
021 952 2147
EMIS number
101323500
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 952 2147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.4% 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 Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,378 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Yes, Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?
Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82.1% in 2023.
Is Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?
Belhar 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 Belhar SekondﾊR Secondary School?
You can call 021 952 2147. It is located at Suikerbossieweg 2 Belhar 7493.
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