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Sibelius High School

Public secondary school · Steenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Sibelius High School, a public secondary school serving Steenberg, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.9%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sibelius High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sibelius High School is a public secondary school in Steenberg, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,131
Learners
34
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, Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 140 matric candidates from Sibelius High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231408460.0%
20241419466.7%
202514010977.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sibelius High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 81.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10440.0%
Mathematical Literacy1328765.9%
Life Sciences472655.3%
Business Studies613252.5%
Geography816681.5%
History483675.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Sibelius High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Sibelius High School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Sibelius High School's 77.9%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Sibelius High School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibelius High School, 1,754 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibelius High School, 1,690 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibelius High School, 1,646 compared with 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Sibelius High School's 77.9%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Sibelius High School's 1,131; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Sibelius High School's 77.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Sibelius High School's 1,131; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Sibelius High School's 77.9%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibelius High School, 1,977 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Sibelius High School's 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibelius High School, 1,970 compared with 1,131; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School for 2027

As a public school, Sibelius 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
88-90 Sibelius Avenue Retreat 7945
Postal
Sibelius Avenue Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 712 7606
EMIS number
105313106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School directly, on 021 712 7606, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Sibelius High School's matric pass rate of 77.9% 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 Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School?
Sibelius High School reported 1,131 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sibelius High School?
Yes, Sibelius 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 Sibelius High School's matric results like?
Sibelius High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.9%, in 2025. That's up from 60% in 2023.
Is Sibelius High School a public or private school?
Sibelius High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibelius High School?
You can call 021 712 7606. It is located at 88-90 Sibelius Avenue Retreat 7945.
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