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S.a. College High School

Public secondary school · Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

S.a. College High School is a public secondary school in Newlands, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

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

913
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

S.a. College High School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023178178100.0%
2024169169100.0%
2025164164100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, S.a. College High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12512297.6%
Mathematical Literacy4444100.0%
Physical Sciences8383100.0%
Life Sciences1019998.0%
Accounting3030100.0%
Economics100100100.0%
Geography9494100.0%
History5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against S.a. College High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against S.a. College High School's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against S.a. College High School's 100%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against S.a. College High School's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.a. College High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than S.a. College High School, 1,585 compared with 913; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against S.a. College High School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than S.a. College High School, 2,089 compared with 913; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against S.a. College High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than S.a. College High School, 2,037 compared with 913; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against S.a. College High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.a. College High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than S.a. College High School, 1,970 compared with 913; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.a. College High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against S.a. College High School's 913; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School for 2027

S.a. College High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
33 Newlands Avenue Newlands Cape Town 7700
Postal
Private Bag X4 Newlands Cape Town 7725
Telephone
021 689 4164
EMIS number
105310293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School directly, on 021 689 4164, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, S.a. College High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School?
S.a. College High School reported 913 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 S.a. College High School?
Yes, S.a. College 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 S.a. College High School's matric results like?
S.a. College High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is S.a. College High School a public or private school?
S.a. College High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact S.a. College High School?
You can call 021 689 4164. It is located at 33 Newlands Avenue Newlands Cape Town 7700.
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