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Cravenby Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cravenby, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (2 circuit)

In Cravenby, City Of Cape Town, Cravenby Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It currently teaches around 1,454 learners.

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

Cravenby Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Cravenby, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,454
Learners
43
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, Cravenby Secondary 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 Cravenby Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Cravenby Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Cravenby Secondary School's 1,454; 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 Cravenby Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cravenby Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cravenby Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Cravenby Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cravenby Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cravenby Secondary School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cravenby Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cravenby Secondary School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cravenby Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Cravenby Secondary School's 1,454; 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 Cravenby Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Cravenby Secondary School's 1,454; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cravenby Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cravenby Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cravenby Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Cravenby Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cravenby Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Cravenby Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,454; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cravenby Secondary 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 Cravenby Secondary School for 2027

Cravenby Secondary 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
Cnr York & School Streets Cravenby Estate 7493
Postal
P.o. Box 6348 Parow East Unknown 7501
Telephone
021 931 4470
EMIS number
102062450

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cravenby 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 Cravenby Secondary School directly, on 021 931 4470, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cravenby Secondary 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 Cravenby Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cravenby 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 Cravenby 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 Cravenby Secondary School?
Cravenby Secondary School reported 1,454 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Cravenby Secondary School?
Yes, Cravenby 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 Cravenby Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Cravenby Secondary School.
Is Cravenby Secondary School a public or private school?
Cravenby Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cravenby Secondary School?
You can call 021 931 4470. It is located at Cnr York & School Streets Cravenby Estate 7493.
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