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Lavender Hill High School

Public secondary school · Lavender Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Lavender Hill High School, a public secondary school serving Lavender Hill, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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Lavender Hill High School is a public secondary school in Lavender Hill, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,182
Learners
36
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, Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lavender Hill High School entered 118 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231309069.2%
20241179480.3%
202511810589.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lavender Hill High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy12310686.2%
Life Sciences251456.0%
Business Studies362672.2%
Geography413995.1%
History583967.2%
English First Additional Language7171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Lavender Hill High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Lavender Hill High School's 1,182; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Lavender Hill High School's 89%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Lavender Hill High School's 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavender Hill High School, 1,754 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavender Hill High School, 1,690 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lavender Hill High School, at 1,646 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Lavender Hill High School's 89%).

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Lavender Hill High School's 1,182; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lavender Hill High School's 89%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Lavender Hill High School's 1,182; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Lavender Hill High School's 89%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavender Hill High School, 1,977 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lavender Hill High School's 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lavender Hill High School, 1,970 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School for 2027

As a public school, Lavender Hill 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
Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill 7945
Postal
Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill Unknown 7945
Telephone
081 583 0027
EMIS number
105313661

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School directly, on 081 583 0027, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Lavender Hill High School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School?
Lavender Hill High School reported 1,182 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Lavender Hill High School?
Yes, Lavender Hill 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 Lavender Hill High School's matric results like?
Lavender Hill High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 69.2% in 2023.
Is Lavender Hill High School a public or private school?
Lavender Hill High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lavender Hill High School?
You can call 081 583 0027. It is located at Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill 7945.
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