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Cathkin Secondary School

Public secondary school · Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Cathkin Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Heideveld, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 720 learners.

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

In Heideveld, City Of Cape Town, Cathkin Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

720
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cathkin Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Cathkin Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Cathkin Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Cathkin Secondary School's 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathkin Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Cathkin Secondary School's 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathkin Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Cathkin Secondary School's 720; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathkin Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Cathkin Secondary School's 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathkin Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathkin Secondary School, 1,585 compared with 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathkin Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Cathkin Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 720; 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 Cathkin Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathkin Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 720; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School's 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathkin Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathkin Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathkin Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Cathkin Secondary School's 720; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School for 2027

Because Cathkin Secondary 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
34 Fifth Street Heideveld 7764
Postal
34 Fifth Street Heideveld Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 637 5366
EMIS number
105483400
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School directly, on 021 637 5366, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Cathkin Secondary School?
Cathkin Secondary School reported 720 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Cathkin Secondary School?
Yes, Cathkin Secondary 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 Cathkin Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Cathkin Secondary School.
Is Cathkin Secondary School a public or private school?
Cathkin Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cathkin Secondary School?
You can call 021 637 5366. It is located at 34 Fifth Street Heideveld 7764.
Related

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