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Northcliff House College

Private combined school · Sand Bay, Sand Bay, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Northcliff House College, a private combined school serving Sand Bay. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.9% pass rate.

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Northcliff House College is a private combined school in Sand Bay. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

160
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Northcliff House College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 11 matric candidates from Northcliff House College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231212100.0%
20241111100.0%
2025111090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northcliff House College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences11100.0%
Life Sciences22100.0%
Accounting11100.0%
Business Studies55100.0%
History33100.0%
English First Additional Language22100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Overberg district

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff House College, 2,021 compared with 160; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Northcliff House College's 90.9%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff House College, 1,954 compared with 160; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Northcliff House College's 90.9%).
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff House College, 1,882 compared with 160; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff House College, 1,808 compared with 160; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff House College, 1,629 compared with 160; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Sand Bay

  • Curro Hermanus Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 810 learners against Northcliff House College's 160.
  • Hermanus Waldorf School is noticeably bigger, teaching 279 learners against Northcliff House College's 160, and is a private intermediate school, a different phase than Northcliff House College.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
36 Berghof Drive Berghof Onrus 7200
Postal
Po Box 1645 Hermanus Unknown 7200
Telephone
028 316 4437
Website
northcliffhouse.co.za
Email
info@northcliffhouse.co.za
EMIS number
115007810

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northcliff House College?
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 Northcliff House College directly, on 028 316 4437, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northcliff House College?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Northcliff House College the best school in Sand Bay?
Northcliff House College's most recent matric pass rate was 90.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Sand Bay besides Northcliff House College?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Sand Bay, including Curro Hermanus.
How big are the classes at Northcliff House College?
Northcliff House College reported 160 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Northcliff House College?
Yes. As a private school, Northcliff House College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Northcliff House College's matric results like?
Northcliff House College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Northcliff House College a public or private school?
Northcliff House College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Northcliff House College?
You can call 028 316 4437. It is located at 36 Berghof Drive Berghof Onrus 7200.
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