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Plumstead High School

Public secondary school · Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

Plumstead High School is a public secondary school in Plumstead, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.4% pass rate.

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

1,101
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Plumstead 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 Plumstead 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, 216 matric candidates from Plumstead High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317916994.4%
202417216394.8%
202521620494.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Plumstead High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402357.5%
Mathematical Literacy134134100.0%
Physical Sciences211676.2%
Life Sciences1038481.6%
Business Studies12612296.8%
Geography757498.7%
History3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Plumstead High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead High School, 1,847 compared with 1,101; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Plumstead High School's 94.4%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead High School, 1,780 compared with 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Plumstead High School's 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Plumstead High School's 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Plumstead High School's 1,101; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Plumstead High School's 94.4%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead High School, 2,089 compared with 1,101; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Plumstead High School's 94.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead High School, 2,037 compared with 1,101; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Plumstead High School's 94.4%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Plumstead High School's 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead High School, 1,970 compared with 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Plumstead High School's 1,101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School for 2027

Because Plumstead 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
Basil Road Plumstead 7800
Postal
Basil Road Plumstead Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 761 8066
Website
plumsteadhighschool.wordpress.com
Email
admin@phs.co.za
EMIS number
105310279

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School directly, on 021 761 8066, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Plumstead High School's matric pass rate of 94.4% 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 Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School?
Plumstead High School reported 1,101 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Plumstead High School?
Yes, Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School's matric results like?
Plumstead High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.4% since 2023.
Is Plumstead High School a public or private school?
Plumstead High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Plumstead High School?
You can call 021 761 8066. It is located at Basil Road Plumstead 7800.
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