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Hermanus High School

Public secondary school · Eastcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

In Eastcliff, Hermanus, Hermanus High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Hermanus High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Eastcliff, Hermanus. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,028
Learners
49
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, Hermanus 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 Hermanus High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 193 matric candidates from Hermanus High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318117496.1%
202418017999.4%
2025193193100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hermanus High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics696695.7%
Mathematical Literacy11311299.1%
Physical Sciences564987.5%
Life Sciences514894.1%
Accounting282382.1%
Business Studies706897.1%
Geography444397.7%
History323196.9%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Overberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Overberg district with Hermanus High School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 2,021 compared with 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Hermanus High School's 100%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,954 compared with 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Hermanus High School's 100%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,882 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,808 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,629 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Hermanus

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

  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,954 compared with 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Hermanus High School's 100%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,882 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus High School, 1,629 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hermanus High School, at 1,092 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hermanus Primary School is a similar size to Hermanus High School, with 1,079 learners against 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hermanus 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 Hermanus High School for 2027

Because Hermanus 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
De Villiers Street Eastcliff Hermanus 7200
Postal
Posbus 132 Hermanus Unknown 7200
Telephone
028 312 3760
Website
hermanushigh.co.za
Email
reception@hermanushigh.co.za
EMIS number
115310241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hermanus 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 Hermanus High School directly, on 028 312 3760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hermanus 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 Hermanus High School the best school in Hermanus?
On the numbers that are published, Hermanus High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of QHAYIYA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 89.5%.
How many other schools are there in Hermanus besides Hermanus High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Hermanus, including Qhayiya Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hermanus High School?
Hermanus High School reported 1,028 learners and 49 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 Hermanus High School?
Yes, Hermanus 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 Hermanus High School's matric results like?
Hermanus High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.1% in 2023.
Is Hermanus High School a public or private school?
Hermanus High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hermanus High School?
You can call 028 312 3760. It is located at De Villiers Street Eastcliff Hermanus 7200.
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