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Parklands College

Private combined school · Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Parklands College, a private combined school serving Parklands, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Parklands College is a private combined school in Parklands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,125
Learners
113
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Parklands 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

Parklands College entered 122 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
2023106106100.0%
20249292100.0%
2025122122100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5454100.0%
Mathematical Literacy3838100.0%
Physical Sciences343397.1%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies4545100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
History1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Parklands College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Parklands College's 1,125, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Parklands College's 100%).
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands College, 1,977 compared with 1,125; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parklands College's 1,125; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Parklands College's 1,125; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Parklands College's 100%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Parklands College's 1,125; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Parklands College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Parklands College's 1,125, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Parklands College's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Parklands College's 1,125; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Parklands College's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands College, 1,977 compared with 1,125; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parklands College's 1,125; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parklands College, 1,970 compared with 1,125; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 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
1 College Avenue Sandown 7441
Postal
Po Box 11546 Bloubergrant Unknown 7443
Telephone
021 521 2700
Website
parklands.co.za
Email
christopher_robin@parklands.co.za
EMIS number
103007232

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parklands 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 Parklands College directly, on 021 521 2700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parklands 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 Parklands College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Parklands College'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 Parklands College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Parklands College?
Parklands College reported 1,125 learners and 113 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Parklands College?
Yes. As a private school, Parklands 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 Parklands College's matric results like?
Parklands College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Parklands College a public or private school?
Parklands College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Parklands College?
You can call 021 521 2700. It is located at 1 College Avenue Sandown 7441.
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