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Soneike High School

Public secondary school · Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Soneike High School, a public secondary school serving Highbury, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.4% pass rate.

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

Soneike High School is a public secondary school in Highbury, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

882
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Soneike 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 Soneike High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 197 learners from Soneike High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315211978.3%
202420618690.3%
202519719096.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Soneike High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 99.3% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372773.0%
Mathematical Literacy17116194.2%
Physical Sciences312683.9%
Life Sciences776483.1%
Agricultural Sciences282382.1%
Accounting201890.0%
Business Studies999191.9%
Economics907381.1%
Geography747297.3%
History15014999.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Soneike High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Soneike High School's 882; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Soneike High School's 96.4%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Soneike High School, 1,970 compared with 882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soneike High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Soneike High School's 882; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Soneike High School's 96.4%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Soneike High School's 882; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Soneike High School's 96.4%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Soneike High School's 882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soneike High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Soneike High School's 882; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Soneike High School's 96.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Soneike High School's 882; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Soneike High School's 96.4%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Soneike High School, 1,977 compared with 882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soneike High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Soneike High School's 882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soneike High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Soneike High School, 1,970 compared with 882; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soneike 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 Soneike High School for 2027

As a public school, Soneike 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
Highbury Road Kuils River 7580
Postal
P.o Box 806 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 903 4459
EMIS number
100000272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Soneike 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 Soneike High School directly, on 021 903 4459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Soneike 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 Soneike High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Soneike High School's matric pass rate of 96.4% 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 Soneike 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 Soneike High School?
Soneike High School reported 882 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Soneike High School?
Yes, Soneike 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 Soneike High School's matric results like?
Soneike High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.4%, in 2025. That's up from 78.3% in 2023.
Is Soneike High School a public or private school?
Soneike High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Soneike High School?
You can call 021 903 4459. It is located at Highbury Road Kuils River 7580.
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