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Grabouw High School

Public combined school · Grabouw, Grabouw, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Grabouw High School, a public combined school serving Grabouw. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.6% pass rate.

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Grabouw High School is a public combined school in Grabouw. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

707
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Grabouw 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 Grabouw High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 53 learners from Grabouw High School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514792.2%
2024464495.7%
2025534890.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grabouw High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics66100.0%
Mathematical Literacy403997.5%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences241666.7%
Accounting141285.7%
Business Studies313096.8%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Overberg district

5 other schools in Overberg district, for comparison against Grabouw High School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 2,021 compared with 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Grabouw High School's 90.6%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 1,954 compared with 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Grabouw High School's 90.6%).
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 1,882 compared with 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 1,808 compared with 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 1,629 compared with 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Grabouw

Zooming into Grabouw, here are 5 other schools to compare against Grabouw High School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 2,021 compared with 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Grabouw High School's 90.6%.
  • Groenberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,576 learners against Grabouw High School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Grabouw High School's 90.6%).
  • Umyezo Wama Apile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,399 learners against Grabouw High School's 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kathleen Murray Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grabouw High School, 1,320 compared with 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Pineview Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Grabouw High School's 707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grabouw High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Grabouw High School for 2027

Grabouw 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
Voortrekkerstraat 2 Grabouw 7160
Postal
Posbus 23 Grabouw Unknown 7160
Telephone
021 859 4203
Website
hsgrabouw.co.za
Email
info@hsgrabouw.co.za
EMIS number
114312224

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grabouw 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 Grabouw High School directly, on 021 859 4203, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grabouw 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Grabouw High School the best school in Grabouw?
On the numbers that are published, Grabouw High School's matric pass rate of 90.6% is lower than UMYEZO WAMA APILE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Grabouw besides Grabouw High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Grabouw, including Umyezo Wama Apile High School.
How big are the classes at Grabouw High School?
Grabouw High School reported 707 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Grabouw High School?
Yes, Grabouw 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 Grabouw High School's matric results like?
Grabouw High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.2% since 2023.
Is Grabouw High School a public or private school?
Grabouw High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grabouw High School?
You can call 021 859 4203. It is located at Voortrekkerstraat 2 Grabouw 7160.
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