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Savvy College

Private combined school · Penlyn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

In Penlyn Estate, City Of Cape Town, Savvy College operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Savvy College is a private combined school serving families in and around Penlyn Estate, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

114
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Savvy College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Savvy College entered 14 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211990.5%
2024211885.7%
20251414100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Savvy College reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8787.5%
Mathematical Literacy131184.6%
Physical Sciences8675.0%
Life Sciences99100.0%
Business Studies131184.6%
Geography121191.7%
History1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Savvy College.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,845 compared with 114; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Savvy College's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,720 compared with 114; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Savvy College's 100%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,682 compared with 114, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Savvy College's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,634 compared with 114; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Savvy College's 114; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Savvy College's 100%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Savvy College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Savvy College's 114, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Savvy College's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Savvy College's 114; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Savvy College's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,977 compared with 114; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Savvy College's 114; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Savvy College, 1,970 compared with 114; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
30 Carlier Crescent Penlyn Estate 7764
Postal
30 Carlier Crescent Penlyn Estate Cape Town 7764
Telephone
99
Website
savvycollege.co.za
Email
admin@savvycollege.co.za
EMIS number
100000684

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Savvy College?
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 Savvy College directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Savvy College?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Savvy College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Savvy College'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 Savvy College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Savvy College?
Savvy College reported 114 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Savvy College?
Yes. As a private school, Savvy College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Savvy College's matric results like?
Savvy College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Savvy College a public or private school?
Savvy College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Savvy College?
You can call 99. It is located at 30 Carlier Crescent Penlyn Estate 7764.
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