Public secondary school · Richmond Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (3 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about President High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 141 | 94.6% |
| 2024 | 187 | 180 | 96.3% |
| 2025 | 207 | 201 | 97.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
President High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 156 | 151 | 96.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 14 | 70.0% |
| Life Sciences | 79 | 64 | 81.0% |
| Accounting | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 116 | 109 | 94.0% |
| Geography | 27 | 24 | 88.9% |
| History | 57 | 51 | 89.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.