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Buren High School

Public secondary school · Brooklyn, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

In Brooklyn, City Of Cape Town, Buren High School operates as a public secondary school. Around 857 learners are enrolled here.

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

Buren High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Brooklyn, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

857
Learners
31
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, Buren 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 Buren High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Buren High School's 857; 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 Buren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buren High School, 1,977 compared with 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buren High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Buren High School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buren High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Buren High School's 857; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Buren High School's 857, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Buren High School's 857; 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 Buren 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 Buren High School's 857; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buren High School, 1,977 compared with 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buren High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Buren High School's 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buren High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buren High School, 1,970 compared with 857; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buren 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 Buren High School for 2027

As a public school, Buren 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
Poolestraat Ysterplaat 7405
Postal
Poolestraat Ysterplaat Unknown 7405
Telephone
021 511 1912
EMIS number
103310208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buren 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 Buren High School directly, on 021 511 1912, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buren 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 Buren High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buren 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 Buren 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 Buren High School?
Buren High School reported 857 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Buren High School?
Yes, Buren 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 Buren High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Buren High School.
Is Buren High School a public or private school?
Buren High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buren High School?
You can call 021 511 1912. It is located at Poolestraat Ysterplaat 7405.
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