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De Kuilen High School

Public secondary school · Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Welcome to De Kuilen High School, a public secondary school serving Elim, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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De Kuilen High School is a public secondary school in Elim, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,574
Learners
62
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, De Kuilen High 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 De Kuilen High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 315 matric candidates from De Kuilen High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328127898.9%
202425825498.4%
202531531198.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

De Kuilen High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics868093.0%
Mathematical Literacy17216998.3%
Physical Sciences574986.0%
Life Sciences13612390.4%
Accounting444193.2%
Business Studies13813396.4%
Geography656396.9%
History10910697.2%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with De Kuilen High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,574; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against De Kuilen High School's 98.7%.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,574; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Kuilen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,907 learners against 1,574; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against De Kuilen High School's 98.7%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,797 learners against 1,574; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against De Kuilen High School's 98.7%).
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,790 learners against 1,574; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Kuilen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against De Kuilen High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as De Kuilen High School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against De Kuilen High School's 98.7%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,574; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against De Kuilen High School's 98.7%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as De Kuilen High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Kuilen High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,574; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Kuilen High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to De Kuilen High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,574; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Kuilen High 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 De Kuilen High School for 2027

De Kuilen 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
Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7580
Postal
Posbus 301 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 903 5121
EMIS number
107310218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen High School directly, on 021 903 5121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to De Kuilen High 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 De Kuilen High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, De Kuilen High School's 98.7% 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 De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen High School?
De Kuilen High School reported 1,574 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 De Kuilen High School?
Yes, De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen High School's matric results like?
De Kuilen High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is De Kuilen High School a public or private school?
De Kuilen High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact De Kuilen High School?
You can call 021 903 5121. It is located at Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7580.
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