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Bergvliet High School

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

Welcome to Bergvliet High School, a public secondary school serving Bergvliet, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bergvliet High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bergvliet High School is a public secondary school in Bergvliet, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,067
Learners
59
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, Bergvliet High 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 Bergvliet High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 201 matric candidates from Bergvliet High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319018999.5%
202421421399.5%
2025201201100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bergvliet High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics979294.8%
Mathematical Literacy117117100.0%
Physical Sciences635790.5%
Life Sciences11911798.3%
Accounting262596.2%
Business Studies10510499.0%
Geography4242100.0%
History8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Bergvliet High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Bergvliet High School's 1,067; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Bergvliet High School's 100%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Bergvliet High School's 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergvliet High School, 1,754 compared with 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergvliet High School, 1,690 compared with 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergvliet High School, 1,646 compared with 1,067; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Bergvliet High School's 100%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bergvliet High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Bergvliet High School's 1,067; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Bergvliet High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Bergvliet High School's 1,067; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bergvliet High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergvliet High School, 1,977 compared with 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bergvliet High School's 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergvliet High School, 1,970 compared with 1,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bergvliet High 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 Bergvliet High School for 2027

Because Bergvliet High 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
Firgrove Way Bergvliet 7806
Postal
Firgrove Way Cape Town Unknown 7806
Telephone
021 712 0284
Website
bhs.org.za
EMIS number
105310201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bergvliet 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 Bergvliet High School directly, on 021 712 0284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bergvliet High 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 Bergvliet High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Bergvliet High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Bergvliet 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 Bergvliet High School?
Bergvliet High School reported 1,067 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Bergvliet High School?
Yes, Bergvliet High 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 Bergvliet High School's matric results like?
Bergvliet High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Bergvliet High School a public or private school?
Bergvliet High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bergvliet High School?
You can call 021 712 0284. It is located at Firgrove Way Bergvliet 7806.
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