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Steenberg Secondary School

Public secondary school · Steenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (3 circuit)

Steenberg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Steenberg, City Of Cape Town. Around 1,111 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Steenberg Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Steenberg, City Of Cape Town, Steenberg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,111
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Steenberg Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Steenberg Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Steenberg Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Steenberg Secondary School, 1,847 compared with 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steenberg Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steenberg Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Steenberg Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Steenberg Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Steenberg Secondary School's 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steenberg Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Steenberg Secondary School, 2,089 compared with 1,111; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steenberg Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Steenberg Secondary School, 2,037 compared with 1,111; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steenberg Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Steenberg Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steenberg Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Steenberg Secondary School's 1,111; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steenberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Steenberg Secondary School for 2027

Steenberg Secondary 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
Symphony Avenue Steenberg 7945
Postal
Symphony Avenue Steenberg Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 701 2281
EMIS number
105313521

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steenberg Secondary 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 Steenberg Secondary School directly, on 021 701 2281, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steenberg Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Steenberg Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Steenberg Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Steenberg Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Steenberg Secondary School?
Steenberg Secondary School reported 1,111 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Steenberg Secondary School?
Yes, Steenberg Secondary 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 Steenberg Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Steenberg Secondary School.
Is Steenberg Secondary School a public or private school?
Steenberg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steenberg Secondary School?
You can call 021 701 2281. It is located at Symphony Avenue Steenberg 7945.
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