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Good Hope Seminary High School

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

Good Hope Seminary High School is a public secondary school in Gardens, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.9% pass rate.

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

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

534
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Good Hope Seminary 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 Good Hope Seminary High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Good Hope Seminary High School entered 88 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023757498.7%
2024838298.8%
2025888798.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Good Hope Seminary High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy6262100.0%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences595694.9%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Geography2020100.0%
History3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Good Hope Seminary High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Good Hope Seminary High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope Seminary High School, 1,585 compared with 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope Seminary High School, 2,089 compared with 534; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope Seminary High School, 2,037 compared with 534; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Good Hope Seminary High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Hope Seminary High School, 1,970 compared with 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Good Hope Seminary High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Good Hope Seminary High School's 534; is a public primary school, a different phase than Good Hope Seminary 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 Good Hope Seminary High School for 2027

Because Good Hope Seminary 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
30 Hope Street Gardens Cape Town 8001
Postal
Hope Street Gardens Cape Town 8001
Telephone
021 465 2330
Website
government.co.za
Email
hello@govonline.co.za
EMIS number
103310238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Hope Seminary 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 Seminary High School directly, on 021 465 2330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Hope Seminary 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 Good Hope Seminary High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Good Hope Seminary High School's 98.9% 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 Good Hope Seminary 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 Seminary High School?
Good Hope Seminary High School reported 534 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Seminary High School?
Yes, Good Hope Seminary 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 Good Hope Seminary High School's matric results like?
Good Hope Seminary High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Good Hope Seminary High School a public or private school?
Good Hope Seminary High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Good Hope Seminary High School?
You can call 021 465 2330. It is located at 30 Hope Street Gardens Cape Town 8001.
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