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Good Hope High School

Private secondary school · Sarepta, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Good Hope High School, a private secondary school serving Sarepta, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.8% pass rate.

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Good Hope High School is a private secondary school in Sarepta, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

251
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Good Hope High School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Good Hope High School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383181.6%
2024443375.0%
2025443681.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Good Hope High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 92.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13538.5%
Mathematical Literacy312683.9%
Physical Sciences6233.3%
Life Sciences201260.0%
Accounting11545.5%
Business Studies242187.5%
Economics191368.4%
History272592.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Good Hope High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Good Hope High School's 81.8%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope High School, 1,970 compared with 251; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Good Hope High School's 81.8%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Good Hope High School's 81.8%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a private combined school, a different phase than Good Hope High School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Good Hope High School's 81.8%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Good Hope High School's 81.8%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope High School, 1,977 compared with 251; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Good Hope High School's 251; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope High School, 1,970 compared with 251; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Reuter Street Kuilsrivier 7580
Postal
Po Box 56 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 823 9000
Website
goodhopehighschool.blogspot.com
Email
ghhskuilsriver@gmail.com
EMIS number
107003389

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Hope 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 Good Hope High School directly, on 021 823 9000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Hope 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 Good Hope High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Good Hope High School's matric pass rate of 81.8% 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 Good Hope 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 Good Hope High School?
Good Hope High School reported 251 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Good Hope High School?
Yes. As a private school, Good Hope High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Good Hope High School's matric results like?
Good Hope High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.6% since 2023.
Is Good Hope High School a public or private school?
Good Hope High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Good Hope High School?
You can call 021 823 9000. It is located at 1 Reuter Street Kuilsrivier 7580.
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