Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Scottsdene, City Of Cape Town, Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,529

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 238 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	283	274	96.8%
2024	253	248	98.0%
2025	238	234	98.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	37	37	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	217	215	99.1%
Physical Sciences	25	24	96.0%
Life Sciences	73	69	94.5%
Accounting	53	50	94.3%
Business Studies	126	120	95.2%
Economics	92	82	89.1%
Geography	86	84	97.7%
History	52	52	100.0%
English First Additional Language	91	91	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's 98.3%.
False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's 98.3%).
Simanyene Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,797 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's 98.3%).
Bastion Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,790 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,529; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's 98.3%).
Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's 98.3%.
Table View Primary School is a similar size to Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,529; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School 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: La Bohemeweg Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570
Postal: Posbus 1572 Kraaifontein Unknown 7570
Telephone: 021 987 2662
EMIS number: 101323764

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bernadino Heights 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 987 2662, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.3% 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 Bernadino Heights 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 1,529 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Bernadino Heights 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.8% since 2023.

Is Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Bernadino Heights 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 Bernadino Heights SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 987 2662. It is located at La Bohemeweg Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570.