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Camps Bay High School

Public secondary school · Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

In Camps Bay / Bakoven, City Of Cape Town, Camps Bay High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 98.6% pass rate.

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

Camps Bay High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Camps Bay / Bakoven, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

773
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

In 2025, 145 matric candidates from Camps Bay High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315615096.2%
202514514398.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Camps Bay High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics676394.0%
Mathematical Literacy848398.8%
Physical Sciences312993.5%
Life Sciences414097.6%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies10510499.0%
Economics272696.3%
Geography1414100.0%
History8787100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Camps Bay High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,845 compared with 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,720 compared with 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,682 compared with 773; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,634 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camps Bay High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Camps Bay High School's 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Camps Bay High School's 773; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Camps Bay High School's 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Camps Bay High School's 98.6%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,977 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camps Bay High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Camps Bay High School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camps Bay High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay High School, 1,970 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School for 2027

Because Camps Bay 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
1 Lower Kloof Road Camps Bay 8040
Postal
P O Box 32159 Camps Bay Unknown 8040
Telephone
021 438 1507
EMIS number
103310325
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School directly, on 021 438 1507, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Camps Bay High School's matric pass rate of 98.6% 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 Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School?
Camps Bay High School reported 773 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Camps Bay High School?
Yes, Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School's matric results like?
Camps Bay High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Camps Bay High School a public or private school?
Camps Bay High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Camps Bay High School?
You can call 021 438 1507. It is located at 1 Lower Kloof Road Camps Bay 8040.
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