Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hout Bay, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

439

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 62 matric candidates from Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 62.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	46	40	87.0%
2024	47	44	93.6%
2025	62	39	62.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	47	43	91.5%
Business Studies	22	20	90.9%
Geography	25	20	80.0%
History	25	23	92.0%
English First Additional Language	26	26	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,845 compared with 439; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 69% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.
Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,720 compared with 439; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.
Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,682 compared with 439; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.
Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,634 compared with 439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 439; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 439; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 439; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 62.9%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's 439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Because Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary 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: Marlin Crescent Hout Bay 7806
Postal: Marlin Crescent Hout Bay Unknown 7806
Telephone: 021 790 4951
EMIS number: 105313904

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 790 4951, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.9% 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 Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.

How big are the classes at Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 439 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School?

No. Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.9%, in 2025. That's down from 87% in 2023.

Is Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Houtbaai SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 790 4951. It is located at Marlin Crescent Hout Bay 7806.