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D.f. Malan High School

Public secondary school · Boston, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (6 circuit)

D.f. Malan High School is a public secondary school based in Boston, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

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

1,134
Learners
70
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

D.f. Malan High School entered 219 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321120898.6%
2024246246100.0%
2025219219100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, D.f. Malan High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13012999.2%
Mathematical Literacy117117100.0%
Physical Sciences858397.6%
Life Sciences838298.8%
Accounting3333100.0%
Business Studies767598.7%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography262596.2%
History4040100.0%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with D.f. Malan High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 2,089 compared with 1,134; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against D.f. Malan High School's 100%).
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against D.f. Malan High School's 1,134; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.f. Malan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 1,970 compared with 1,134; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.f. Malan High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 1,837 compared with 1,134; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against D.f. Malan High School's 100%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 1,726 compared with 1,134, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 2,089 compared with 1,134; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against D.f. Malan High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 2,037 compared with 1,134; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against D.f. Malan High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against D.f. Malan High School's 1,134; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.f. Malan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than D.f. Malan High School, 1,970 compared with 1,134; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.f. Malan High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against D.f. Malan High School's 1,134; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School for 2027

Because D.f. Malan 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
Frans Conradierylaan Bellville 7530
Postal
Frans Conradierylaan Bellville Unknown 7530
Telephone
021 948 8781
EMIS number
101310217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School directly, on 021 948 8781, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, D.f. Malan High 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 D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School?
D.f. Malan High School reported 1,134 learners and 70 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 D.f. Malan High School?
Yes, D.f. Malan 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 D.f. Malan High School's matric results like?
D.f. Malan High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is D.f. Malan High School a public or private school?
D.f. Malan High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact D.f. Malan High School?
You can call 021 948 8781. It is located at Frans Conradierylaan Bellville 7530.
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