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Sans Souci Girls' High School

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

In Newlands, City Of Cape Town, Sans Souci Girls' High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sans Souci Girls' High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sans Souci Girls' High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newlands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

455
Learners
27
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, Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Sans Souci Girls' High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023656498.5%
20245757100.0%
2025464495.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sans Souci Girls' High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1515100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4242100.0%
Physical Sciences88100.0%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Accounting191368.4%
Geography3131100.0%
History3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Sans Souci Girls' High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,845 compared with 455; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,720 compared with 455; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,682 compared with 455; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%).
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,634 compared with 455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sans Souci Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 455; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sans Souci Girls' High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 455; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 455; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 95.7%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,977 compared with 455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sans Souci Girls' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Sans Souci Girls' High School's 455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sans Souci Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sans Souci Girls' High School, 1,970 compared with 455; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School for 2027

Sans Souci Girls' 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
Esme Road Newlands 7700
Postal
P.o. Box 44330 Claremont Unknown 7735
Telephone
021 671 7188
Website
sanssouci.co.za
Email
information@sanssouci.co.za
EMIS number
105310296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School directly, on 021 671 7188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Sans Souci Girls' High School's matric pass rate of 95.7% 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 Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School?
Sans Souci Girls' High School reported 455 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School?
Yes, Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School's matric results like?
Sans Souci Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is Sans Souci Girls' High School a public or private school?
Sans Souci Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sans Souci Girls' High School?
You can call 021 671 7188. It is located at Esme Road Newlands 7700.
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