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Muizenberg High School

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

Muizenberg High School is a public secondary school based in Muizenberg, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 90% pass rate.

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Muizenberg High School

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Muizenberg High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Muizenberg, City Of Cape Town, Muizenberg High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

781
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Muizenberg High 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 Muizenberg High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 160 matric candidates from Muizenberg High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313011185.4%
202414412385.4%
202516014490.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Muizenberg High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 94.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics412356.1%
Mathematical Literacy1049692.3%
Physical Sciences241562.5%
Life Sciences715678.9%
Accounting191894.7%
Business Studies756485.3%
Geography131292.3%
History605693.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Metro South district

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muizenberg High School, 1,847 compared with 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Muizenberg High School's 90%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Muizenberg High School, 1,780 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Muizenberg High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Muizenberg High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Muizenberg High School's 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Muizenberg High School's 90%).

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Muizenberg High School, 2,089 compared with 781; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Muizenberg High School's 90%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muizenberg High School, 2,037 compared with 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Muizenberg High School's 90%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Muizenberg High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Muizenberg High School, 1,970 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Muizenberg High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muizenberg High 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 Muizenberg High School for 2027

As a public school, Muizenberg 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
Dover Road Muizenberg 7950
Postal
P.o. Box 6 Muizenberg Unknown 7950
Telephone
021 788 1424
Website
muizenberghigh.org
Email
admin@muizenberghigh.org.za
EMIS number
104310265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muizenberg 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 Muizenberg High School directly, on 021 788 1424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muizenberg High 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 Muizenberg High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Muizenberg High School's matric pass rate of 90% 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 Muizenberg 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 Muizenberg High School?
Muizenberg High School reported 781 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Muizenberg High School?
Yes, Muizenberg 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 Muizenberg High School's matric results like?
Muizenberg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.
Is Muizenberg High School a public or private school?
Muizenberg High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muizenberg High School?
You can call 021 788 1424. It is located at Dover Road Muizenberg 7950.
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