Public secondary school · Parel Vallei, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (8 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Parel Vallei High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Parel Vallei High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Parel Vallei, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Parel Vallei High School entered 257 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 254 | 251 | 98.8% |
| 2024 | 244 | 243 | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 257 | 257 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Parel Vallei High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 161 | 159 | 98.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 83 | 83 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 112 | 107 | 95.5% |
| Life Sciences | 168 | 165 | 98.2% |
| Accounting | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 86 | 84 | 97.7% |
| Geography | 45 | 44 | 97.8% |
| History | 62 | 61 | 98.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Parel Vallei 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.