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Star College Cape Town

Private combined school · Sybrand Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Star College Cape Town, a private combined school serving Sybrand Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Star College Cape Town, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Star College Cape Town is a private combined school in Sybrand Park, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

412
Learners
32
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Star College Cape Town sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 41 matric candidates from Star College Cape Town sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232020100.0%
20242222100.0%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Star College Cape Town reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Business Studies66100.0%
Geography66100.0%
History88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Star College Cape Town compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,845 compared with 412; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Star College Cape Town's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,720 compared with 412; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Star College Cape Town's 100%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,682 compared with 412, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Star College Cape Town's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,634 compared with 412; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Star College Cape Town's 412; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Star College Cape Town's 100%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Star College Cape Town.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Star College Cape Town's 412, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Star College Cape Town's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Star College Cape Town's 412; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Star College Cape Town's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,977 compared with 412; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Star College Cape Town's 412; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star College Cape Town, 1,970 compared with 412; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22 Elgin Road Sybrand Park 7764
Postal
Po Box 10 Athlone Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 697 0194
EMIS number
105007284

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Star College Cape Town?
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 Star College Cape Town directly, on 021 697 0194, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Star College Cape Town?
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 Star College Cape Town the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Star College Cape Town's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Star College Cape Town?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Star College Cape Town?
Star College Cape Town reported 412 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Star College Cape Town?
Yes. As a private school, Star College Cape Town sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Star College Cape Town's matric results like?
Star College Cape Town's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Star College Cape Town a public or private school?
Star College Cape Town is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Star College Cape Town?
You can call 021 697 0194. It is located at 22 Elgin Road Sybrand Park 7764.
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