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Herschel Girls School

Private combined school · Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

Herschel Girls School is a private combined school based in Claremont, City Of Cape Town. Around 923 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Claremont, City Of Cape Town, Herschel Girls School operates as a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

923
Learners
79
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Herschel Girls School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Herschel Girls School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Herschel Girls School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923, and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herschel Girls School, 1,585 compared with 923; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Herschel Girls School, 2,089 compared with 923, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herschel Girls School, 2,037 compared with 923; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herschel Girls School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Herschel Girls School, 1,970 compared with 923; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Herschel Girls School's 923; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
21 Herschel Road Claremont 7708
Postal
21 Herschel Road Claremont Unknown 7708
Telephone
021 670 7500
Website
herschel.org.za
Email
sampi@one2love.co.za
EMIS number
105000844

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Herschel Girls 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 Herschel Girls School directly, on 021 670 7500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Herschel Girls 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Herschel Girls School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Herschel Girls School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Herschel Girls School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Herschel Girls School?
Herschel Girls School reported 923 learners and 79 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Herschel Girls School?
Yes. As a private school, Herschel Girls School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Herschel Girls School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Herschel Girls School.
Is Herschel Girls School a public or private school?
Herschel Girls School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Herschel Girls School?
You can call 021 670 7500. It is located at 21 Herschel Road Claremont 7708.
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