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President High School

Public secondary school · Richmond Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to President High School, a public secondary school serving Richmond Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.1%.

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President High School is a public secondary school in Richmond Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,322
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, President High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact President High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 207 matric candidates from President High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314914194.6%
202418718096.3%
202520720197.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

President High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322990.6%
Mathematical Literacy15615196.8%
Physical Sciences201470.0%
Life Sciences796481.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies11610994.0%
Geography272488.9%
History575189.5%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how President High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against President High School's 1,322; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against President High School's 97.1%).
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than President High School, 1,977 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than President High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against President High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than President High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as President High School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against President High School's 97.1%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as President High School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against President High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against President High School's 1,322; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against President High School's 97.1%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against President High School's 1,322; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against President High School's 97.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than President High School, 1,977 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than President High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against President High School's 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than President High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than President High School, 1,970 compared with 1,322; is a public primary school, a different phase than President High School; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to President High School for 2027

As a public school, President High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tygerbergstraat Vrijzee 7460
Postal
Tygerbergstraat Vrijzee Unknown 7460
Telephone
021 591 5181
Website
presidenths.com
Email
cleroux@presidenths.co.za
EMIS number
102310280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at President 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 President High School directly, on 021 591 5181, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to President High School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is President High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, President High School's matric pass rate of 97.1% 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 President 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 President High School?
President High School reported 1,322 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 President High School?
Yes, President 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 President High School's matric results like?
President High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.6% since 2023.
Is President High School a public or private school?
President High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact President High School?
You can call 021 591 5181. It is located at Tygerbergstraat Vrijzee 7460.
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