Norman Henshilwood High School Fees and Application Info
Norman Henshilwood High School is a well-established public fee-paying secondary school located in Plumstead, Cape Town. Known for its high academic standards and inclusive school culture, the school consistently records pass rates above 95 percent across a wide range of subjects. In 2024, the school achieved a perfect 100 percent pass rate in subjects like Mathematics, Geography, and Mathematical Literacy, confirming its place as one of the top performing public schools in the Metro South District.
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Norman Henshilwood High School, including school fees, 2026 projections, matric subject performance, the school’s overall pass rate, and admissions information.
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Quick Facts:
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Location: Constantia Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7806
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Postal Address: Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
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District: Metro South Education District
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EMIS Number: 1009930
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Centre Number: 1009930
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Principal: Mr J Holland
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School Type: Public Fee-Charging Secondary School
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Quintile: 5
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Learner Population: Over 1 000 learners
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Website: https://henshilwoodhigh.co.za
School Fees for 2025
Norman Henshilwood is a fee-paying school. Below is the confirmed financial structure for 2025:
| Fee Item | Amount |
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| Annual School Fees | R25,500 |
| Monthly Instalments | R2,550 (Jan – Oct) |
| ICT Fee | R200 (once-off, payable by 1 Feb) |
Discount Options:
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Full payment by 28 Feb: R2,550 discount (Total = R22,950)
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Full payment by end of Term 1: R1,275 discount (Total = R24,225)
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Sibling discount: R2,550
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Sibling + full payment (by 28 Feb): R2,295 discount
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Sibling + full payment (by Term 1): R1,147.50 discount
Projected School Fees for 2026 (Estimated 5% Increase)
| Fee Item | 2025 Amount | 2026 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Annual School Fee | R25,500 | R26,775 |
| Monthly Fee (x10) | R2,550 | R2,678 |
| ICT Fee | R200 | R210 |
| Early Payment Discount (10%) | R2,550 | R2,677 |
| Discounted Total (if paid by 28 Feb) | R22,950 | R24,098 |
Matric Subject Results: 2024 vs 2023
| Subject | Year | Total Wrote | Passed (30–100%) | % Pass Rate |
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| Mathematics | 2024 | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Mathematics | 2023 | 72 | 70 | 97.2% |
| Geography | 2024 | 119 | 119 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 2023 | 103 | 101 | 98.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 2024 | 146 | 126 | 86.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 2023 | 140 | 122 | 87.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 2024 | 134 | 131 | 97.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 2023 | 141 | 136 | 96.5% |
Subjects like Mathematics, English, and Geography continue to demonstrate outstanding consistency, maintaining near-perfect pass rates.
Overall Matric Pass Rate: 2022 – 2024
| Year | Progressed Learners | Total Wrote | Total Passed | Pass Rate |
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| 2022 | 0 | 214 | 211 | 98.6% |
| 2023 | 0 | 206 | 197 | 95.6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 203 | 198 | 97.5% |
Norman Henshilwood High School has consistently maintained a pass rate above 95 percent, placing it among the most stable academic performers in the province.
Admissions and Appeals (Grade 8 – 2026)
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Accepted learners: Submit the completed Confirmation of Acceptance form to
acceptance@nhhs.co.za -
Appeals (unsuccessful applicants): Submit to
nhhs-appeals@nhhs.co.za by 30 June 2025 -
Appeals received after this date must go directly to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
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Please do not send any admissions or appeal queries to the school principal
Contact Details
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Physical Address: Constantia Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7806
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Phone: 021 797 8043
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Website: https://henshilwoodhigh.co.za
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Principal: Mr J Holland
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EMIS Number: 1009930
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Centre Number: 1009930
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District: Metro South Education District
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