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Bothasig High School

Public secondary school · Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Bothasig High School is a public secondary school based in Bothasig, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 976 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bothasig High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bothasig, City Of Cape Town, Bothasig High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

976
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bothasig High 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 Bothasig High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Bothasig High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 2,089 compared with 976; 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 Bothasig High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bothasig High School's 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothasig High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 1,970 compared with 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothasig High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 1,837 compared with 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothasig High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 1,726 compared with 976, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 2,089 compared with 976; 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 Bothasig High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 2,037 compared with 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothasig High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bothasig High School's 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothasig High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothasig High School, 1,970 compared with 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothasig High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bothasig High School's 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothasig High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Bothasig High School for 2027

Because Bothasig 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
Adjacent To Plattekloof Road & Oliphant Road 7441
Postal
Adj. To Plattekloof Rd & Oliphant Rd Unknown 7441
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000766
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bothasig 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 Bothasig High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bothasig High 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 Bothasig High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bothasig 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 Bothasig 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 Bothasig High School?
Bothasig High School reported 976 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Bothasig High School?
Yes, Bothasig 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 Bothasig High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bothasig High School.
Is Bothasig High School a public or private school?
Bothasig High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bothasig High School?
You can call 99. It is located at Adjacent To Plattekloof Road & Oliphant Road 7441.
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