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Pelican Park High School

Public secondary school · Eagle Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Pelican Park High School is a public secondary school in Eagle Park, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 89.9% pass rate.

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Located in Eagle Park, City Of Cape Town, Pelican Park High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,084
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Pelican Park High School entered 199 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315413688.3%
202415414594.2%
202519917989.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pelican Park High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 96.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232087.0%
Mathematical Literacy13211990.2%
Physical Sciences191578.9%
Life Sciences494489.8%
Accounting6350.0%
Business Studies362980.6%
Economics362158.3%
Geography605896.7%
History928693.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Pelican Park High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelican Park High School, 1,847 compared with 1,084; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Pelican Park High School's 89.9%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelican Park High School, 1,780 compared with 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Pelican Park High School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Pelican Park High School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Pelican Park High School's 1,084; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Pelican Park High School's 89.9%).

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Pelican Park High School, 2,089 compared with 1,084; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Pelican Park High School's 89.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelican Park High School, 2,037 compared with 1,084; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Pelican Park High School's 89.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Pelican Park High School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelican Park High School, 1,970 compared with 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Pelican Park High School's 1,084; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School for 2027

Pelican Park 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
Cnr Buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945
Postal
Cnr.buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945
Telephone
021 396 1102
Website
pelicanparkhighschool.co.za
Email
pelicanpark.high@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
105062454

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School directly, on 021 396 1102, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Pelican Park High School's matric pass rate of 89.9% 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 Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School?
Pelican Park High School reported 1,084 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Pelican Park High School?
Yes, Pelican Park 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 Pelican Park High School's matric results like?
Pelican Park High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.3% since 2023.
Is Pelican Park High School a public or private school?
Pelican Park High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pelican Park High School?
You can call 021 396 1102. It is located at Cnr Buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945.
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