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Pinelands High School

Public secondary school · Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Pinelands High School is a public secondary school in Pinelands, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 98.5% pass rate.

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Pinelands High School

On this page, you will find a full profile of Pinelands High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,028
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Pinelands High School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318218098.9%
2024194194100.0%
202519619398.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pinelands High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13512391.1%
Mathematical Literacy5959100.0%
Physical Sciences857790.6%
Life Sciences11010797.3%
Accounting403997.5%
Geography2525100.0%
History3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Pinelands High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinelands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinelands High School, 1,585 compared with 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Pinelands High School, 2,089 compared with 1,028; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinelands High School, 2,037 compared with 1,028; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Pinelands High School's 98.5%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinelands High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinelands High School, 1,970 compared with 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinelands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Pinelands High School's 1,028; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School for 2027

Because Pinelands High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Forest Drive Pinelands 7405
Postal
Forest Drive Pinelands Unknown 7405
Telephone
021 531 7410
Website
phs.org.za
Email
info@phs.org.za
EMIS number
102310278

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School directly, on 021 531 7410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Pinelands High School's matric pass rate of 98.5% 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 Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School?
Pinelands High School reported 1,028 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Pinelands High School?
Yes, Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School's matric results like?
Pinelands High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is Pinelands High School a public or private school?
Pinelands High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pinelands High School?
You can call 021 531 7410. It is located at Forest Drive Pinelands 7405.
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