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Norman Henshilwood High School

Public secondary school · Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Norman Henshilwood High School, a public secondary school serving Plumstead, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.5%.

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Norman Henshilwood High School is a public secondary school in Plumstead, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,070
Learners
56
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 201 learners from Norman Henshilwood High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320619795.6%
202420319897.5%
202520120099.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Norman Henshilwood High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics847285.7%
Mathematical Literacy119119100.0%
Physical Sciences585798.3%
Life Sciences14612686.3%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies13413197.8%
Economics554378.2%
Geography494898.0%
History6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Norman Henshilwood High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Norman Henshilwood High School's 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Norman Henshilwood High School's 99.5%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Norman Henshilwood High School's 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norman Henshilwood High School, 1,754 compared with 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norman Henshilwood High School, 1,690 compared with 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norman Henshilwood High School, 1,646 compared with 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Norman Henshilwood High School's 99.5%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Norman Henshilwood High School's 1,070; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Norman Henshilwood High School's 99.5%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Norman Henshilwood High School's 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Norman Henshilwood High School's 99.5%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norman Henshilwood High School, 1,977 compared with 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Norman Henshilwood High School's 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norman Henshilwood High School, 1,970 compared with 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School for 2027

Because Norman Henshilwood High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Constantia Road Constantia 7806
Postal
Constantia Road Constantia Unknown 7806
Telephone
021 797 8043
Website
henshilwoodhigh.co.za
Email
admin@nhhs.co.za
EMIS number
105310269

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School directly, on 021 797 8043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Norman Henshilwood High School's 99.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School?
Norman Henshilwood High School reported 1,070 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Norman Henshilwood High School?
Yes, Norman Henshilwood 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 Norman Henshilwood High School's matric results like?
Norman Henshilwood High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. That's up from 95.6% in 2023.
Is Norman Henshilwood High School a public or private school?
Norman Henshilwood High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Norman Henshilwood High School?
You can call 021 797 8043. It is located at Constantia Road Constantia 7806.
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