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Herzlia High School

Private secondary school · Vredehoek, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

Herzlia High School is a private secondary school in Vredehoek, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Herzlia High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Vredehoek, City Of Cape Town, Herzlia High School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

581
Learners
49
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Herzlia High 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 Herzlia High School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 90 learners from Herzlia High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023737298.6%
20248080100.0%
20259090100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Herzlia High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5656100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2424100.0%
Physical Sciences2424100.0%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies3939100.0%
Economics2626100.0%
History2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Herzlia High School's 581; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Herzlia High School's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Herzlia High School's 581; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Herzlia High School's 100%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Herzlia High School's 581; is a private combined school, a different phase than Herzlia High School; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Herzlia High School's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Herzlia High School's 581; 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 Herzlia High School, 1,585 compared with 581; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Herzlia High School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Herzlia High School, 2,089 compared with 581; is a private combined school, a different phase than Herzlia High School; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Herzlia High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herzlia High School, 2,037 compared with 581; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Herzlia High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Herzlia High School's 581; 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 Herzlia High School, 1,970 compared with 581; 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 Herzlia High School's 581; 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19 M H Goldschmidt Ave Highlands Estate Cape Town 8001
Postal
Po Box 3508 Highlands Estate Vredehoek 8000
Telephone
021 464 3300
EMIS number
103000806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Herzlia 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 Herzlia High School directly, on 021 464 3300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Herzlia 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 Herzlia High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Herzlia High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Herzlia 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 Herzlia High School?
Herzlia High School reported 581 learners and 49 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 Herzlia High School?
Yes. As a private school, Herzlia High 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 Herzlia High School's matric results like?
Herzlia High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is Herzlia High School a public or private school?
Herzlia High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Herzlia High School?
You can call 021 464 3300. It is located at 19 M H Goldschmidt Ave Highlands Estate Cape Town 8001.
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