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South Peninsula High School

Public secondary school · Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to South Peninsula High School, a public secondary school serving Plumstead, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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South Peninsula High School

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

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

1,030
Learners
32
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, South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 169 matric candidates from South Peninsula High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320620398.5%
202418117898.3%
202516916698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

South Peninsula High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1049187.5%
Mathematical Literacy777698.7%
Physical Sciences766180.3%
Life Sciences13012696.9%
Agricultural Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies10510499.0%
Economics514180.4%
Geography4242100.0%
History3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with South Peninsula High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against South Peninsula High School's 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against South Peninsula High School's 98.2%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against South Peninsula High School's 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than South Peninsula High School, 1,754 compared with 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than South Peninsula High School, 1,690 compared with 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than South Peninsula High School, 1,646 compared with 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against South Peninsula High School's 98.2%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against South Peninsula High School's 1,030; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against South Peninsula High School's 98.2%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against South Peninsula High School's 1,030; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against South Peninsula High School's 98.2%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than South Peninsula High School, 1,977 compared with 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against South Peninsula High School's 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than South Peninsula High School, 1,970 compared with 1,030; is a public primary school, a different phase than South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School for 2027

South Peninsula High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Old Kendal Road Diep River 7945
Postal
Old Kendal Road Diep River Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 712 9318
Website
sphigh.org
Email
admin@sphigh.org
EMIS number
105313351

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School directly, on 021 712 9318, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, South Peninsula High School's matric pass rate of 98.2% 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 South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School?
South Peninsula High School reported 1,030 learners and 32 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 South Peninsula High School?
Yes, South Peninsula 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 South Peninsula High School's matric results like?
South Peninsula High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is South Peninsula High School a public or private school?
South Peninsula High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact South Peninsula High School?
You can call 021 712 9318. It is located at Old Kendal Road Diep River 7945.
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