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Northpine Technical High School

Public secondary school · Northpine, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Northpine Technical High School, a public secondary school serving Northpine, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 69.7% pass rate.

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

677
Learners
22
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, Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Northpine Technical High School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023664872.7%
2024573561.4%
2025996969.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northpine Technical High School reported results in 2 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 41.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291241.4%
Physical Sciences21523.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Northpine Technical High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Northpine Technical High School's 69.7%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northpine Technical High School, 1,970 compared with 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northpine Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Northpine Technical High School's 69.7%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Northpine Technical High School's 69.7%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northpine Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Northpine Technical High School's 69.7%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Northpine Technical High School's 69.7%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northpine Technical High School, 1,977 compared with 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northpine Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Northpine Technical High School's 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northpine Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northpine Technical High School, 1,970 compared with 677; is a public primary school, a different phase than Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School for 2027

As a public school, Northpine Technical 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
C/O Coetzenburg And Oregan Rd Northpine 7560
Postal
Po Box 1542 Brackenfell Unknown 7561
Telephone
021 982 0207
Website
northpineths.co.za
EMIS number
100000108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School directly, on 021 982 0207, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Northpine Technical High School's matric pass rate of 69.7% 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 Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School?
Northpine Technical High School reported 677 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Northpine Technical High School?
Yes, Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School's matric results like?
Northpine Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.7% since 2023.
Is Northpine Technical High School a public or private school?
Northpine Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northpine Technical High School?
You can call 021 982 0207. It is located at C/O Coetzenburg And Oregan Rd Northpine 7560.
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