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Spes Bona High School

Public secondary school · Hazendal, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Spes Bona High School, a public secondary school serving Hazendal, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 59.3% pass rate.

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Spes Bona High School

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

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

935
Learners
26
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, Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Spes Bona High School entered 145 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 59.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231589761.4%
20241358865.2%
20251458659.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Spes Bona High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 75.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221045.5%
Mathematical Literacy946569.1%
Physical Sciences211047.6%
Life Sciences652538.5%
Geography544074.1%
History1118475.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Spes Bona High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,845 compared with 935; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 69% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,720 compared with 935; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,682 compared with 935; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,634 compared with 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spes Bona High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Spes Bona High School's 935; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Spes Bona High School's 935; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Spes Bona High School's 935; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Spes Bona High School's 59.3%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,977 compared with 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spes Bona High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Spes Bona High School's 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spes Bona High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spes Bona High School, 1,970 compared with 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School for 2027

Because Spes Bona High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jan Smuts Drive Athlone 7764
Postal
P O Box 47 Athlone Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 697 1100
Website
spesbonahs.co.za
Email
spesbona.high@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
105483540

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School directly, on 021 697 1100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Spes Bona High School's matric pass rate of 59.3% 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 Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School?
Spes Bona High School reported 935 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Spes Bona High School?
Yes, Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School's matric results like?
Spes Bona High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 59.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 61.4% since 2023.
Is Spes Bona High School a public or private school?
Spes Bona High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Spes Bona High School?
You can call 021 697 1100. It is located at Jan Smuts Drive Athlone 7764.
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