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Gardens Commercial High School

Public secondary school · Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (2 circuit)

Gardens Commercial High School is a public secondary school in Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.1%.

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Gardens Commercial High School

On this page, you will find a full profile of Gardens Commercial High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town, Gardens Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

589
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial 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 101 learners from Gardens Commercial High School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310710093.5%
202410810193.5%
20251019594.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gardens Commercial High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231773.9%
Mathematical Literacy8585100.0%
Life Sciences11100.0%
Accounting302480.0%
Business Studies1089890.7%
Economics755978.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Gardens Commercial High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%).
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gardens Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gardens Commercial High School, 1,585 compared with 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Gardens Commercial High School, 2,089 compared with 589; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gardens Commercial High School, 2,037 compared with 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Gardens Commercial High School's 94.1%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gardens Commercial High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gardens Commercial High School, 1,970 compared with 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gardens Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Gardens Commercial High School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial High School for 2027

Gardens Commercial 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
Paddock Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8000
Postal
Paddock Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8001
Telephone
021 465 1236
EMIS number
103307200

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial High School directly, on 021 465 1236, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Gardens Commercial High School's matric pass rate of 94.1% 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 Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial High School?
Gardens Commercial High School reported 589 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Gardens Commercial High School?
Yes, Gardens Commercial 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 Gardens Commercial High School's matric results like?
Gardens Commercial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.5% since 2023.
Is Gardens Commercial High School a public or private school?
Gardens Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gardens Commercial High School?
You can call 021 465 1236. It is located at Paddock Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8000.
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