Public combined school · Fairdale, Franschhoek, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (9 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Franschhoek High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Franschhoek High School is a public combined school in Fairdale, Franschhoek. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 56 learners from Franschhoek High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 44 | 89.8% |
| 2024 | 63 | 62 | 98.4% |
| 2025 | 56 | 55 | 98.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Franschhoek High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Accounting | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Business Studies | 57 | 56 | 98.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Franschhoek 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 Franschhoek High School for its exact current amount.
Because Franschhoek High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.