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Eben Donges High School

Public secondary school · Belmont Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (6 circuit)

Eben Donges High School is a public secondary school based in Belmont Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.2%.

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

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

847
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 125 matric candidates from Eben Donges High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231109182.7%
202413211990.2%
202512511995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Eben Donges High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131184.6%
Mathematical Literacy12011091.7%
Physical Sciences9666.7%
Life Sciences795063.3%
Accounting15960.0%
Business Studies403382.5%
Geography544685.2%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Eben Donges High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 2,037 compared with 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Eben Donges High School's 95.2%.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Eben Donges High School's 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eben Donges High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 1,907 compared with 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Eben Donges High School's 95.2%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 1,797 compared with 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Eben Donges High School's 95.2%.
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 1,790 compared with 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eben Donges High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 2,089 compared with 847; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Eben Donges High School's 95.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 2,037 compared with 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Eben Donges High School's 95.2%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Eben Donges High School's 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eben Donges High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eben Donges High School, 1,970 compared with 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eben Donges High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Eben Donges High School's 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges High School for 2027

Eben Donges 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
5 Van Der Bijl Street Belmont Park Kraaifontein 7570
Postal
Posbus 93 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Telephone
021 988 7430
EMIS number
101310229

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges High School directly, on 021 988 7430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Eben Donges High School's matric pass rate of 95.2% 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 Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges High School?
Eben Donges High School reported 847 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Eben Donges High School?
Yes, Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges High School's matric results like?
Eben Donges High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 82.7% in 2023.
Is Eben Donges High School a public or private school?
Eben Donges High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eben Donges High School?
You can call 021 988 7430. It is located at 5 Van Der Bijl Street Belmont Park Kraaifontein 7570.
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