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Scottsdene High School

Public secondary school · Scottsdene, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (4 circuit)

In Scottsdene, City Of Cape Town, Scottsdene High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.1%.

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

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

1,129
Learners
30
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, Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Scottsdene High School entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231008686.0%
202413512290.4%
202513112293.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Scottsdene High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics300.0%
Mathematical Literacy1329874.2%
Physical Sciences3266.7%
Life Sciences161593.8%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies574070.2%
Economics9666.7%
Geography494387.8%
History857992.9%
English First Additional Language135135100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Scottsdene High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Scottsdene High School's 93.1%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsdene High School, 1,970 compared with 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottsdene High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Scottsdene High School's 93.1%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Scottsdene High School's 93.1%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottsdene High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Scottsdene High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Scottsdene High School's 93.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Scottsdene High School's 93.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsdene High School, 1,977 compared with 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottsdene High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Scottsdene High School's 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottsdene High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsdene High School, 1,970 compared with 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School for 2027

Scottsdene 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
Koopmanslaan Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570
Postal
Posbus 321 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Telephone
021 988 2835
EMIS number
101323039

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School directly, on 021 988 2835, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Scottsdene High School's matric pass rate of 93.1% 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 Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School?
Scottsdene High School reported 1,129 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Scottsdene High School?
Yes, Scottsdene 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 Scottsdene High School's matric results like?
Scottsdene High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 86% in 2023.
Is Scottsdene High School a public or private school?
Scottsdene High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Scottsdene High School?
You can call 021 988 2835. It is located at Koopmanslaan Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570.
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