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Fairmont High School

Public secondary school · Eversdal Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

In Eversdal Heights, City Of Cape Town, Fairmont High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,513 learners.

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

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

1,513
Learners
85
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, Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Fairmont High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Fairmont High School, at 2,089 learners; 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 Fairmont High 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 Fairmont High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairmont High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Fairmont High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairmont High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fairmont High 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 Fairmont High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fairmont High 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 Fairmont High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Fairmont High School, at 2,089 learners; 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 Fairmont High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Fairmont High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,513; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fairmont High 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 Fairmont High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairmont High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Fairmont High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairmont High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Fairmont High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School for 2027

As a public school, Fairmont High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551
Postal
Private Bag X11 Durbanville Unknown 7551
Telephone
021 976 1147
Website
bebee.com
Email
support@bebee.com
EMIS number
101310232

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School directly, on 021 976 1147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fairmont High 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School?
Fairmont High School reported 1,513 learners and 85 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Fairmont High School?
Yes, Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Fairmont High School.
Is Fairmont High School a public or private school?
Fairmont High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fairmont High School?
You can call 021 976 1147. It is located at Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551.
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