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Groote Schuur High School

Public secondary school · Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

In Newlands, City Of Cape Town, Groote Schuur High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.6%.

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Groote Schuur High School

On this page, you will find the key facts about Groote Schuur High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Groote Schuur High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newlands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,086
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 206 learners from Groote Schuur High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319418293.8%
202419919196.0%
202520619996.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Groote Schuur High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics796886.1%
Mathematical Literacy122122100.0%
Physical Sciences484695.8%
Life Sciences979496.9%
Accounting343088.2%
Business Studies13012495.4%
Economics323093.8%
Geography2424100.0%
History797898.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Groote Schuur High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,845 compared with 1,086; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,720 compared with 1,086; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,682 compared with 1,086; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%).
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,634 compared with 1,086; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Groote Schuur High School's 1,086; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Groote Schuur High School's 1,086; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Groote Schuur High School's 1,086; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Groote Schuur High School's 96.6%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,977 compared with 1,086; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Groote Schuur High School's 1,086; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur High School, 1,970 compared with 1,086; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur High School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Groote Schuur High School for 2027

Because Groote Schuur 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
76 Palmyra Road Newlands 7700
Postal
76 Palmyra Road Newlands Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 674 2165
Website
gshs.co.za
Email
sysop@gshs.co.za
EMIS number
105310240

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School directly, on 021 674 2165, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Groote Schuur High School's matric pass rate of 96.6% 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 Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School?
Groote Schuur High School reported 1,086 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Groote Schuur High School?
Yes, Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School's matric results like?
Groote Schuur High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.
Is Groote Schuur High School a public or private school?
Groote Schuur High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Groote Schuur High School?
You can call 021 674 2165. It is located at 76 Palmyra Road Newlands 7700.
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