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Fish Hoek High School

Public secondary school · Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Fish Hoek High School is a public secondary school based in Fish Hoek, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

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

1,065
Learners
59
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 203 learners from Fish Hoek High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318918899.5%
202418718699.5%
2025203203100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Fish Hoek High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics968487.5%
Mathematical Literacy919098.9%
Physical Sciences565089.3%
Life Sciences5959100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies8080100.0%
Geography4747100.0%
History5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Fish Hoek High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fish Hoek High School, 1,847 compared with 1,065; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Fish Hoek High School's 100%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fish Hoek High School, 1,780 compared with 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Fish Hoek High School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Fish Hoek High School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Fish Hoek High School's 1,065; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Fish Hoek High School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Fish Hoek High School, 2,089 compared with 1,065; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Fish Hoek High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fish Hoek High School, 2,037 compared with 1,065; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Fish Hoek High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Fish Hoek High School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fish Hoek High School, 1,970 compared with 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Fish Hoek High School's 1,065; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School for 2027

Fish Hoek 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
13Th Avenue Fish Hoek 7975
Postal
13Th Avenue Fish Hoek Unknown 7975
Telephone
021 782 1107
Website
fishhoekhighschool.co.za
Email
admin@fishhoekhs.com
EMIS number
104314201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School directly, on 021 782 1107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School?
Fish Hoek High School reported 1,065 learners and 59 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 Fish Hoek High School?
Yes, Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School's matric results like?
Fish Hoek High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Fish Hoek High School a public or private school?
Fish Hoek High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fish Hoek High School?
You can call 021 782 1107. It is located at 13Th Avenue Fish Hoek 7975.
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