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Sea Point High School

Public secondary school · Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

In Sea Point, City Of Cape Town, Sea Point High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.8%.

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Sea Point High School

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

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

525
Learners
21
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, Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 73 matric candidates from Sea Point High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023765572.4%
2024746081.1%
2025735980.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sea Point High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. History led the field at 96.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271451.9%
Mathematical Literacy544990.7%
Physical Sciences151173.3%
Life Sciences382565.8%
Business Studies645890.6%
Geography191684.2%
History272696.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Sea Point High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,845 compared with 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,720 compared with 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,682 compared with 525; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,634 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Point High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Sea Point High School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%).

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Sea Point High School's 525; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Sea Point High School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Sea Point High School's 80.8%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,977 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Point High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Sea Point High School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Point High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sea Point High School, 1,970 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School for 2027

As a public school, Sea Point High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Main Road Sea Point 8005
Postal
P.o.box 27177 Rhine Road Unknown 8050
Telephone
021 434 9141
Website
seapointhighschool.co.za
Email
admin@seapointhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
103310297

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School directly, on 021 434 9141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Sea Point High School's matric pass rate of 80.8% 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 Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School?
Sea Point High School reported 525 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sea Point High School?
Yes, Sea Point 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 Sea Point High School's matric results like?
Sea Point High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.4% in 2023.
Is Sea Point High School a public or private school?
Sea Point High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sea Point High School?
You can call 021 434 9141. It is located at Main Road Sea Point 8005.
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