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Ocean View Secondary School

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

Ocean View Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ocean View, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 71.1% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Ocean View Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ocean View, City Of Cape Town, Ocean View Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,354
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ocean View Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ocean View Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 173 matric candidates from Ocean View Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318610154.3%
20241438861.5%
202517312371.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ocean View Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321340.6%
Mathematical Literacy1138676.1%
Physical Sciences221045.5%
Life Sciences803341.3%
Business Studies654670.8%
Geography1058480.0%
History855969.4%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Ocean View Secondary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is a similar size to Ocean View Secondary School, with 1,847 learners against 1,354; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Ocean View Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Ocean View Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Ocean View Secondary School, with 1,754 learners against 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to Ocean View Secondary School, with 1,690 learners against 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Ocean View Secondary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,354; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Ocean View Secondary School's 71.1%.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Ocean View Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,354; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Ocean View Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ocean View Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,354; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Ocean View Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Ocean View Secondary School's 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ocean View Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Ocean View Secondary School's 1,354; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ocean View Secondary 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 Ocean View Secondary School for 2027

Because Ocean View Secondary 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
Hydra Avenue Ocean View 7975
Postal
Hydra Avenue Ocean View Unknown 7975
Telephone
021 783 1623
EMIS number
104313491
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ocean View Secondary 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 Ocean View Secondary School directly, on 021 783 1623, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ocean View Secondary 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 Ocean View Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Ocean View Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.1% 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 Ocean View Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Ocean View Secondary School?
Ocean View Secondary School reported 1,354 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ocean View Secondary School?
Yes, Ocean View Secondary 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 Ocean View Secondary School's matric results like?
Ocean View Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's up from 54.3% in 2023.
Is Ocean View Secondary School a public or private school?
Ocean View Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ocean View Secondary School?
You can call 021 783 1623. It is located at Hydra Avenue Ocean View 7975.
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