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Claremont High School

Public secondary school · Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)

Claremont High School is a public secondary school based in Claremont, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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

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

546
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 99 learners from Claremont High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023989495.9%
202499096.0%
2025999596.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Claremont High School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics999697.0%
Physical Sciences999191.9%
Life Sciences8989100.0%
Accounting4040100.0%
Geography6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Claremont High School's 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Claremont High School's 96%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Claremont High School's 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Claremont High School's 96%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Claremont High School's 546; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Claremont High School's 96%).
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Claremont High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Claremont High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont High School, 1,585 compared with 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Claremont High School's 96%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont High School, 2,089 compared with 546; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Claremont High School's 96%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont High School, 2,037 compared with 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Claremont High School's 96%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Claremont High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Claremont High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont High School, 1,970 compared with 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Claremont High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Claremont High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Claremont 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 Claremont High School for 2027

Claremont High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Molteno Road Claremont 7708
Postal
Molteno Road Claremont Unknown 7708
Telephone
021 671 0645
Website
claremonthigh.co.za
Email
admin@claremonthigh.co.za
EMIS number
100000055

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Claremont 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 Claremont High School directly, on 021 671 0645, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Claremont 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 Claremont High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Claremont High School's matric pass rate of 96% 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 Claremont 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 Claremont High School?
Claremont High School reported 546 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Claremont High School?
Yes, Claremont 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 Claremont High School's matric results like?
Claremont High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is Claremont High School a public or private school?
Claremont High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Claremont High School?
You can call 021 671 0645. It is located at Molteno Road Claremont 7708.
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