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Islamia College

Private combined school · Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Islamia College, a private combined school serving Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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

Islamia College is a private combined school in Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,682
Learners
99
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Islamia College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Islamia College entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311811799.2%
2024105105100.0%
202512512096.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Islamia College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics837894.0%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences5353100.0%
Life Sciences6969100.0%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies5252100.0%
Economics3636100.0%
Geography3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Islamia College.

  • Fezeka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,845 learners; 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 Islamia College's 96%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,720 learners; 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 Islamia College's 96%.
  • Zimasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,634 learners; 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 sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,585 learners; 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 Islamia College's 96%.
  • Heideveld SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,479 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.8% against Islamia College's 96%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Islamia College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 2,089 learners, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Islamia College's 96%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Islamia College, with 2,037 learners against 1,682; 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 Islamia College's 96%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Islamia College, at 1,977 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Islamia College, with 1,970 learners against 1,682; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Islamia College, with 1,970 learners against 1,682; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
409 Imam Haron Rd Lansdowne Rondebosch East 7764
Postal
P.o.box 231 Gatesville Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 696 5600
EMIS number
105003386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Islamia College?
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 Islamia College directly, on 021 696 5600, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Islamia College?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Islamia College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Islamia College's matric pass rate of 96% 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 Islamia College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Islamia College?
Islamia College reported 1,682 learners and 99 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Islamia College?
Yes. As a private school, Islamia College 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 Islamia College's matric results like?
Islamia College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's down from 99.2% in 2023.
Is Islamia College a public or private school?
Islamia College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Islamia College?
You can call 021 696 5600. It is located at 409 Imam Haron Rd Lansdowne Rondebosch East 7764.
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