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Forest Heights High School

Public secondary school · Forest Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Forest Heights High School, a public secondary school serving Forest Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87%.

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

1,136
Learners
39
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, Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Forest Heights High School entered 138 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314810772.3%
202416110665.8%
202513812087.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Forest Heights High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14964.3%
Mathematical Literacy15010771.3%
Physical Sciences11436.4%
Life Sciences442352.3%
Accounting11218.2%
Business Studies171482.4%
Economics10880.0%
Geography1137667.3%
History1055552.4%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Forest Heights High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Forest Heights High School's 87%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Heights High School, 1,970 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest Heights High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Forest Heights High School's 87%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Forest Heights High School's 87%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest Heights High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Forest Heights High School's 87%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Forest Heights High School's 87%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Heights High School, 1,977 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest Heights High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Forest Heights High School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest Heights High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Heights High School, 1,970 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School for 2027

Forest Heights 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
Bloekomlaan Forest Heights Eersterivier 7103
Postal
Posbus 271 Eersterivier Unknown 7103
Telephone
021 904 5802
Website
forestheightshigh.wixsite.com
EMIS number
107323853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School directly, on 021 904 5802, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Forest Heights High School's matric pass rate of 87% 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 Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School?
Forest Heights High School reported 1,136 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Forest Heights High School?
Yes, Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights High School's matric results like?
Forest Heights High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87%, in 2025. That's up from 72.3% in 2023.
Is Forest Heights High School a public or private school?
Forest Heights High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Forest Heights High School?
You can call 021 904 5802. It is located at Bloekomlaan Forest Heights Eersterivier 7103.
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