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Bonnievale High School

Public combined school · Bonnievale, Bonnievale, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (2 circuit)

In Bonnievale, Bonnievale High School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 96.3% pass rate.

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

Bonnievale High School is a public combined school serving families in and around Bonnievale. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

567
Learners
23
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, Bonnievale 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 Bonnievale High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Bonnievale High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023575596.5%
2024565292.9%
2025545296.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bonnievale High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1010100.0%
Mathematical Literacy464597.8%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences241458.3%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies322578.1%
Geography444397.7%
History2727100.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Bonnievale High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonnievale High School, 1,957 compared with 567; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Bonnievale High School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Bonnievale High School's 96.3%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Bonnievale High School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Bonnievale High School's 96.3%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonnievale High School, 1,747 compared with 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Bonnievale High School's 96.3%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonnievale High School, 1,739 compared with 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Bonnievale High School's 96.3%.

Bonnievale

Zooming into Bonnievale, here are 2 other schools to compare against Bonnievale High School.

  • Bonnievale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonnievale High School, 1,243 compared with 567; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Jakes Gerwel Technical School sits in roughly the same size range as Bonnievale High School, at 756 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonnievale High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81% against Bonnievale High School's 96.3%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bonnievale High School for 2027

As a public school, Bonnievale High 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
Van Der Merwestraat 6 Bonnievale 6730
Postal
Privaatsak X2 Bonnievale Unknown 6730
Telephone
023 616 2160
EMIS number
117312202
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonnievale 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 Bonnievale High School directly, on 023 616 2160, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonnievale 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bonnievale High School the best school in Bonnievale?
On the numbers that are published, Bonnievale High School's 96.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JAKES GERWEL TECHNICAL SCHOOL at 81%.
How many other schools are there in Bonnievale besides Bonnievale High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Bonnievale, including Bonnievale PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Bonnievale High School?
Bonnievale High School reported 567 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Bonnievale High School?
Yes, Bonnievale 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 Bonnievale High School's matric results like?
Bonnievale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.5% since 2023.
Is Bonnievale High School a public or private school?
Bonnievale High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonnievale High School?
You can call 023 616 2160. It is located at Van Der Merwestraat 6 Bonnievale 6730.
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