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Harold Cressy High School

Public secondary school · Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Harold Cressy High School, a public secondary school serving Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.1%.

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Harold Cressy High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Harold Cressy High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Harold Cressy High School is a public secondary school in Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

858
Learners
29
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, Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 126 matric candidates from Harold Cressy High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312711489.8%
20241119989.2%
202512611692.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Harold Cressy High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322681.3%
Mathematical Literacy797696.2%
Physical Sciences261765.4%
Life Sciences565089.3%
Accounting171058.8%
Business Studies5555100.0%
Economics553869.1%
Geography242395.8%
History616098.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Harold Cressy High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,845 compared with 858; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,720 compared with 858; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,682 compared with 858; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,634 compared with 858; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harold Cressy High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Harold Cressy High School's 858; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Harold Cressy High School's 858; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Harold Cressy High School's 858; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Harold Cressy High School's 92.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,977 compared with 858; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harold Cressy High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Harold Cressy High School's 858; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harold Cressy High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harold Cressy High School, 1,970 compared with 858; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School for 2027

Because Harold Cressy 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
103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001
Postal
103 Roeland Street Cape Town Unknown 8001
Telephone
021 461 3810
EMIS number
103313378

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School directly, on 021 461 3810, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Harold Cressy High School's matric pass rate of 92.1% 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 Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School?
Harold Cressy High School reported 858 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Harold Cressy High School?
Yes, Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School's matric results like?
Harold Cressy High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.8% since 2023.
Is Harold Cressy High School a public or private school?
Harold Cressy High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harold Cressy High School?
You can call 021 461 3810. It is located at 103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001.
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