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Kraaifontein High School

Public secondary school · Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Kraaifontein High School, a public secondary school serving Kraaifontein, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.9%.

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

Kraaifontein High School is a public secondary school in Kraaifontein, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q5.

873
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kraaifontein High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 126 matric candidates from Kraaifontein High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023985556.1%
20241007272.0%
202512611288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kraaifontein High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics38923.7%
Mathematical Literacy634774.6%
Physical Sciences161062.5%
Life Sciences523465.4%
Business Studies857082.4%
Geography191894.7%
History494387.8%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Kraaifontein High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Kraaifontein High School's 88.9%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kraaifontein High School, 1,970 compared with 873; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kraaifontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Kraaifontein High School's 88.9%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Kraaifontein High School's 88.9%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kraaifontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kraaifontein High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Kraaifontein High School's 88.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Kraaifontein High School's 88.9%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kraaifontein High School, 1,977 compared with 873; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kraaifontein High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kraaifontein High School's 873; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kraaifontein High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kraaifontein High School, 1,970 compared with 873; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kraaifontein High School; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kraaifontein High School for 2027

As a public school, Kraaifontein High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570
Postal
Po Box 1352 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Telephone
021 987 2711
Website
kraaifonteinhighschool.org
EMIS number
100000626

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kraaifontein 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 Kraaifontein High School directly, on 021 987 2711, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kraaifontein 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 Kraaifontein High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Kraaifontein High School's matric pass rate of 88.9% 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 Kraaifontein 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 Kraaifontein High School?
Kraaifontein High School reported 873 learners and 29 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 Kraaifontein High School?
No. Kraaifontein High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kraaifontein High School's matric results like?
Kraaifontein High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 56.1% in 2023.
Is Kraaifontein High School a public or private school?
Kraaifontein High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kraaifontein High School?
You can call 021 987 2711. It is located at 3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570.
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