Kuils River Technical Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Kuils River Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school in Highbury, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,131

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kuils River Technical Secondary 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 178 matric candidates from Kuils River Technical Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	122	80	65.6%
2024	123	91	74.0%
2025	178	148	83.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kuils River Technical Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	60	16	26.7%
Physical Sciences	31	12	38.7%
Life Sciences	49	41	83.7%
History	51	50	98.0%
English First Additional Language	38	38	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 83.1%).
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Technical Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuils River Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 83.1%.
Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 83.1%.
Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuils River Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 83.1%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 83.1%).
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Technical Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuils River Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kuils River Technical Secondary School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuils River Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Technical Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuils River Technical 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School for 2027

Kuils River Technical Secondary 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: 22-40 Driebergen Road Highbury Kuils River 7580
Postal: P.o. Box 1050 Kuils River Unknown 7580
Telephone: 021 903 0492
EMIS number: 107323977

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kuils River Technical 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School directly, on 021 903 0492, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kuils River Technical 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Kuils River Technical Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.1% 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 Kuils River Technical 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School?

Kuils River Technical Secondary School reported 1,131 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School?

Yes, Kuils River Technical 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 Kuils River Technical Secondary School's matric results like?

Kuils River Technical Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. That's up from 65.6% in 2023.

Is Kuils River Technical Secondary School a public or private school?

Kuils River Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Kuils River Technical Secondary School?

You can call 021 903 0492. It is located at 22-40 Driebergen Road Highbury Kuils River 7580.