Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Western Cape / Cape Town / Simanyene Secondary School

Simanyene Secondary School

Public secondary school · Asanda, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Simanyene Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Asanda, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 98.6% pass rate.

Is any information about Simanyene Secondary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

Simanyene Secondary School is a public secondary school in Asanda, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,797
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Simanyene Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Simanyene Secondary School entered 276 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327824788.8%
202427125092.3%
202527627298.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Simanyene Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2727100.0%
Mathematical Literacy24921887.6%
Physical Sciences222195.5%
Life Sciences12110284.3%
Accounting171376.5%
Business Studies928491.3%
Economics696695.7%
Geography16214488.9%
History12912093.0%
English First Additional Language27727699.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Simanyene Secondary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,797; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Simanyene Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,797; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,907 learners against 1,797; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Simanyene Secondary School's 98.6%).
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,790 learners against 1,797; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Wallacedene Primary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,763 learners against 1,797; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Simanyene Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Simanyene Secondary School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Simanyene Secondary School's 98.6%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,797; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Simanyene Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Simanyene Secondary School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,797; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Simanyene Secondary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,797; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simanyene Secondary 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 Simanyene Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Simanyene Secondary 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
Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140
Postal
P.o. Box 2060 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Telephone
021 845 4280
EMIS number
111322504

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simanyene Secondary 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 Simanyene Secondary School directly, on 021 845 4280, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simanyene Secondary 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 Simanyene Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Simanyene Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.6% 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 Simanyene Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Simanyene Secondary School?
Simanyene Secondary School reported 1,797 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Simanyene Secondary School?
No. Simanyene Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Simanyene Secondary School's matric results like?
Simanyene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. That's up from 88.8% in 2023.
Is Simanyene Secondary School a public or private school?
Simanyene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simanyene Secondary School?
You can call 021 845 4280. It is located at Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

A few other schools in the Asanda, City Of Cape Town area: