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Cannons Creek School

Private combined school · Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Cannons Creek School is a private combined school in Pinelands, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Located in Pinelands, City Of Cape Town, Cannons Creek School is a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

440
Learners
45
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cannons Creek School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Cannons Creek School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cannons Creek School entered 40 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233535100.0%
202433033.0%
20254040100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Cannons Creek School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2121100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting99100.0%
Geography77100.0%
History33100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Cannons Creek School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Cannons Creek School's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Cannons Creek School's 100%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Cannons Creek School's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cannons Creek School, 1,585 compared with 440; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Cannons Creek School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Cannons Creek School, 2,089 compared with 440, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Cannons Creek School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cannons Creek School, 2,037 compared with 440; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Cannons Creek School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cannons Creek School, 1,970 compared with 440; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Cannons Creek School's 440; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nursery Way Pinelands 7405
Postal
P.o. Box 38578 Pinelands Unknown 7430
Telephone
021 531 0912
Website
cannonscreek.co.za
Email
info@cannonscreek.co.za
EMIS number
102007105

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cannons Creek 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 Cannons Creek School directly, on 021 531 0912, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cannons Creek 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Cannons Creek School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Cannons Creek School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Cannons Creek School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Cannons Creek School?
Cannons Creek School reported 440 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Cannons Creek School?
Yes. As a private school, Cannons Creek School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Cannons Creek School's matric results like?
Cannons Creek School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Cannons Creek School a public or private school?
Cannons Creek School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cannons Creek School?
You can call 021 531 0912. It is located at Nursery Way Pinelands 7405.
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