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Protea Heights Academy

Public secondary school · Protea Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

In Protea Heights, City Of Cape Town, Protea Heights Academy operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Protea Heights Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Protea Heights Academy is a public secondary school serving families in and around Protea Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,309
Learners
55
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, Protea Heights Academy 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 Protea Heights Academy for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Protea Heights Academy entered 191 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316716196.4%
202418518097.3%
202519117893.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Protea Heights Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18515985.9%
Physical Sciences13610476.5%
Life Sciences139139100.0%
Accounting4646100.0%
Economics4747100.0%
Geography8484100.0%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Protea Heights Academy.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Protea Heights Academy's 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Protea Heights Academy's 93.2%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Heights Academy, 1,970 compared with 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Heights Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Protea Heights Academy's 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Protea Heights Academy's 93.2%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Protea Heights Academy, with 1,797 learners against 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Protea Heights Academy's 93.2%.
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Protea Heights Academy, with 1,790 learners against 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Heights Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Protea Heights Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Protea Heights Academy's 1,309; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Protea Heights Academy's 93.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Protea Heights Academy's 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Protea Heights Academy's 93.2%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Heights Academy, 1,977 compared with 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Heights Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Protea Heights Academy's 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Heights Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Heights Academy, 1,970 compared with 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea Heights Academy; 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 Protea Heights Academy for 2027

Because Protea Heights Academy 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
33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560
Postal
33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560
Telephone
021 981 0021
Website
phahs.org.za
Email
office@phahs.org.za
EMIS number
100000355

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea Heights Academy?
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 Protea Heights Academy directly, on 021 981 0021, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea Heights Academy?
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 Protea Heights Academy the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Protea Heights Academy's matric pass rate of 93.2% 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 Protea Heights Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Protea Heights Academy?
Protea Heights Academy reported 1,309 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Protea Heights Academy?
Yes, Protea Heights Academy 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 Protea Heights Academy's matric results like?
Protea Heights Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's down from 96.4% in 2023.
Is Protea Heights Academy a public or private school?
Protea Heights Academy is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea Heights Academy?
You can call 021 981 0021. It is located at 33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560.
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