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Blue Downs High School

Public secondary school · Eersterivier, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

In Eersterivier, City Of Cape Town, Blue Downs High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 418 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Blue Downs High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Blue Downs High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Eersterivier, City Of Cape Town.

418
Learners
13
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging school, Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Blue Downs High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blue Downs High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blue Downs High School, 1,970 compared with 418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blue Downs High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blue Downs High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blue Downs High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blue Downs High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blue Downs High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blue Downs High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blue Downs High School, 1,977 compared with 418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blue Downs High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Blue Downs High School's 418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blue Downs High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blue Downs High School, 1,970 compared with 418; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School for 2027

Blue Downs High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40 Yellow Wood Road 7100
Postal
40 Yellow Wood Road Unknown Unknown 7100
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000864

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Blue Downs High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School?
Blue Downs High School reported 418 learners and 13 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 Blue Downs High School?
Yes, Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Blue Downs High School.
Is Blue Downs High School a public or private school?
Blue Downs High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Blue Downs High School?
You can call 99. It is located at 40 Yellow Wood Road 7100.
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