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Hugenote High School

Public secondary school · Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Hugenote High School, a public secondary school serving Wellington North, Wellington. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.3%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Hugenote High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Hugenote High School is a public secondary school in Wellington North, Wellington. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

868
Learners
42
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, Hugenote 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 Hugenote High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hugenote High School entered 147 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316015697.5%
2024147147100.0%
202514714699.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hugenote High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5858100.0%
Mathematical Literacy8989100.0%
Physical Sciences2727100.0%
Life Sciences574986.0%
Accounting4242100.0%
Business Studies333297.0%
Economics262284.6%
Geography5757100.0%
History262492.3%
English First Additional Language9494100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Hugenote High School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugenote High School, 1,957 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hugenote High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Hugenote High School's 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Hugenote High School's 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugenote High School, 1,747 compared with 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugenote High School, 1,739 compared with 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.

Wellington

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

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugenote High School, 1,416 compared with 868; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.5% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
  • St. Albans Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,302 learners against Hugenote High School's 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hugenote High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugenote High School, 1,233 compared with 868; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
  • Newton Primary School is a similar size to Hugenote High School, with 1,215 learners against 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hugenote High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Wellington Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hugenote High School, at 1,165 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Hugenote High School's 99.3%.
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 Hugenote High School for 2027

Hugenote High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Blouvleiweg Wellington 7655
Postal
Privaatsak X9 Wellington Unknown 7655
Telephone
021 873 2111
EMIS number
112310243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hugenote 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 Hugenote High School directly, on 021 873 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hugenote 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 Hugenote High School the best school in Wellington?
On the numbers that are published, Hugenote High School's 99.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BERGRIVIER SEKONDﾊR at 81.5%.
How many other schools are there in Wellington besides Hugenote High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Hugenote High School?
Hugenote High School reported 868 learners and 42 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 Hugenote High School?
Yes, Hugenote 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 Hugenote High School's matric results like?
Hugenote High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.5% since 2023.
Is Hugenote High School a public or private school?
Hugenote High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hugenote High School?
You can call 021 873 2111. It is located at Blouvleiweg Wellington 7655.
Related

Related schools in Wellington

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