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Simon's Town School

Public combined school · Simon`s Town, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

In Simon`s Town, City Of Cape Town, Simon's Town School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.1% pass rate.

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

Simon's Town School is a public combined school serving families in and around Simon`s Town, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,154
Learners
42
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, Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Simon's Town School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311810689.8%
202411310895.6%
20251029896.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.


District comparison

Metro South district

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Simon's Town School's 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Simon's Town School's 96.1%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Simon's Town School's 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simon's Town School, 1,754 compared with 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simon's Town School, 1,690 compared with 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simon's Town School, 1,646 compared with 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Simon's Town School's 96.1%.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Simon's Town School's 1,154; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Simon's Town School's 96.1%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Simon's Town School's 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Simon's Town School's 96.1%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simon's Town School, 1,977 compared with 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Simon's Town School's 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simon's Town School, 1,970 compared with 1,154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simon's Town 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Simon's Town School for 2027

As a public school, Simon's Town 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
Harrington Road Simon's Town 7975
Postal
P.o. Box 38 Simon's Town Unknown 7995
Telephone
021 786 1056
EMIS number
104312245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town School directly, on 021 786 1056, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simon's Town 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Simon's Town School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Simon's Town School's matric pass rate of 96.1% 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 Simon's Town School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Simon's Town School?
Simon's Town School reported 1,154 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Simon's Town School?
Yes, Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town School's matric results like?
Simon's Town School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. That's up from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Simon's Town School a public or private school?
Simon's Town School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simon's Town School?
You can call 021 786 1056. It is located at Harrington Road Simon's Town 7975.
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