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Kensington Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kensington, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 94.3% pass rate.

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Located in Kensington, City Of Cape Town, Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,214
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kensington Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kensington Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kensington Secondary School entered 227 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324819679.0%
202422319286.1%
202522721494.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kensington Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 95.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312683.9%
Mathematical Literacy19217691.7%
Physical Sciences261350.0%
Life Sciences1419063.8%
Accounting211361.9%
Business Studies14312386.0%
Geography13012495.4%
History656092.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Kensington Secondary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,214; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,214; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Islamia College sits in roughly the same size range as Kensington Secondary School, at 1,682 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%).
  • Zimasa Primary School is a similar size to Kensington Secondary School, with 1,634 learners against 1,214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is a similar size to Kensington Secondary School, with 1,585 learners against 1,214; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,214; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,214; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Kensington Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kensington Secondary School's 1,214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kensington Secondary School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kensington Secondary School for 2027

Because Kensington 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
Sunderland Street Kensington 7405
Postal
Sunderland Street Kensington Unknown 7405
Telephone
021 593 3050
Website
kensingtonhigh.co.za
Email
admin@kensingtonhigh.co.za
EMIS number
103323810

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School directly, on 021 593 3050, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kensington Secondary 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 Kensington Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Kensington Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.3% 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 Kensington 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 Kensington Secondary School?
Kensington Secondary School reported 1,214 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kensington Secondary School?
Yes, Kensington Secondary 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 Kensington Secondary School's matric results like?
Kensington Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79% in 2023.
Is Kensington Secondary School a public or private school?
Kensington Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kensington Secondary School?
You can call 021 593 3050. It is located at Sunderland Street Kensington 7405.
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