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Heathfield High School

Public secondary school · Heathfield, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Heathfield High School is a public secondary school based in Heathfield, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 89.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Heathfield High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Heathfield, City Of Cape Town, Heathfield High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,181
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 169 matric candidates from Heathfield High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319810050.5%
202415911673.0%
202516915289.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Heathfield High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 93.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics421126.2%
Mathematical Literacy11910184.9%
Physical Sciences13861.5%
Life Sciences916065.9%
Accounting18844.4%
Economics312993.5%
Geography1018584.2%
History937681.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Heathfield High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heathfield High School, 1,847 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Heathfield High School's 89.9%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heathfield High School, 1,780 compared with 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Heathfield High School's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Heathfield High School's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Heathfield High School, with 1,646 learners against 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Heathfield High School's 89.9%).

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Heathfield High School, 2,089 compared with 1,181; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Heathfield High School's 89.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heathfield High School, 2,037 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Heathfield High School's 89.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Heathfield High School's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heathfield High School, 1,970 compared with 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Heathfield High School's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School for 2027

As a public school, Heathfield High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Consta Road Heathfield 7945
Postal
Consta Road Heathfield Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 715 4622
EMIS number
105313467

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School directly, on 021 715 4622, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Heathfield High School's matric pass rate of 89.9% 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 Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School?
Heathfield High School reported 1,181 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Heathfield High School?
Yes, Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School's matric results like?
Heathfield High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.9%, in 2025. That's up from 50.5% in 2023.
Is Heathfield High School a public or private school?
Heathfield High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heathfield High School?
You can call 021 715 4622. It is located at Consta Road Heathfield 7945.
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