Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Western Cape / Cape Town / Parow High School

Parow High School

Public secondary school · Oosterzee-Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Parow High School is a public secondary school based in Oosterzee-Bellville, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.8%.

Is any information about Parow High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Parow High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Oosterzee-Bellville, City Of Cape Town, Parow High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,215
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parow High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Parow High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 230 matric candidates from Parow High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323823197.1%
202422222099.1%
202523022597.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Parow High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics424095.2%
Mathematical Literacy17917698.3%
Physical Sciences302583.3%
Life Sciences1099385.3%
Accounting434297.7%
Business Studies10910596.3%
Economics494489.8%
History716997.2%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Parow High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 2,089 compared with 1,215; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Parow High School's 97.8%).
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Parow High School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parow High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 1,970 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parow High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 1,837 compared with 1,215; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Parow High School's 97.8%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 1,726 compared with 1,215, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 2,089 compared with 1,215; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Parow High School's 97.8%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 2,037 compared with 1,215; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Parow High School's 97.8%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Parow High School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parow High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow High School, 1,970 compared with 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parow High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parow High School's 1,215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Parow High 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 Parow High School for 2027

Parow High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tonerstraat Parow-Oos 7500
Postal
Privaatsak X01 Parow-Oos Unknown 7501
Telephone
021 939 4145
EMIS number
101310274

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parow 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 Parow High School directly, on 021 939 4145, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parow High 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 Parow High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Parow High School's matric pass rate of 97.8% 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 Parow 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 Parow High School?
Parow High School reported 1,215 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Parow High School?
Yes, Parow 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 Parow High School's matric results like?
Parow High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Parow High School a public or private school?
Parow High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parow High School?
You can call 021 939 4145. It is located at Tonerstraat Parow-Oos 7500.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

A few other schools in the Oosterzee-Bellville, City Of Cape Town area: