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Parel Vallei High School

Public secondary school · Parel Vallei, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (8 circuit)

In Parel Vallei, City Of Cape Town, Parel Vallei High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

1,334
Learners
77
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325425198.8%
202424424399.6%
2025257257100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16115998.8%
Mathematical Literacy8383100.0%
Physical Sciences11210795.5%
Life Sciences16816598.2%
Accounting5959100.0%
Business Studies868497.7%
Geography454497.8%
History626198.4%
English First Additional Language6161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

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

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Parel Vallei High School's 1,334; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Parel Vallei High School's 100%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parel Vallei High School, 1,970 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parel Vallei High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Parel Vallei High School's 1,334; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Parel Vallei High School's 100%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Parel Vallei High School, with 1,797 learners against 1,334; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Parel Vallei High School's 100%).
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Parel Vallei High School, with 1,790 learners against 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parel Vallei High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Parel Vallei High School's 1,334; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Parel Vallei High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Parel Vallei High School's 1,334; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Parel Vallei High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parel Vallei High School, 1,977 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parel Vallei High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parel Vallei High School's 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parel Vallei High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parel Vallei High School, 1,970 compared with 1,334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
95 Parel Vallei Road Somerset West 7130
Postal
P O Box 400 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Telephone
021 852 1228
Website
pvallei.co.za
Email
application@pvallei.co.za
EMIS number
110310273

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School directly, on 021 852 1228, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Parel Vallei High School's 100% 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 Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School?
Parel Vallei High School reported 1,334 learners and 77 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Parel Vallei High School?
Yes, Parel Vallei 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 Parel Vallei High School's matric results like?
Parel Vallei High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.8% since 2023.
Is Parel Vallei High School a public or private school?
Parel Vallei High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parel Vallei High School?
You can call 021 852 1228. It is located at 95 Parel Vallei Road Somerset West 7130.
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