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Stellenberg High School

Public secondary school · Stellenryk, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

Stellenberg High School is a public secondary school in Stellenryk, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 99.7% pass rate.

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

1,513
Learners
74
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stellenberg High 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 Stellenberg High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Stellenberg High School entered 309 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327627499.3%
202429229099.3%
202530930899.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stellenberg High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16516298.2%
Mathematical Literacy127127100.0%
Physical Sciences8181100.0%
Life Sciences999697.0%
Accounting3737100.0%
Business Studies13813597.8%
Geography3636100.0%
History1019695.0%
English First Additional Language139139100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Stellenberg High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 2,089 learners against 1,513; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Stellenberg High School's 99.7%).
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 1,977 learners against 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stellenberg High School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 1,837 learners against 1,513; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Stellenberg High School's 99.7%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 1,726 learners against 1,513, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 2,089 learners against 1,513; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Stellenberg High School's 99.7%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stellenberg High School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Stellenberg High School's 99.7%.
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Stellenberg High School, with 1,977 learners against 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stellenberg High School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Stellenberg High School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenberg High 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 Stellenberg High School for 2027

Stellenberg 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
Mountain Viewrylaan Stellenberg 7536
Postal
Privaatsak X2 Tygerpark Unknown 7536
Telephone
021 919 1029
Website
stellenberg.org.za
Email
info@stellenberg.org.za
EMIS number
101310326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stellenberg 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 Stellenberg High School directly, on 021 919 1029, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stellenberg High 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 Stellenberg High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Stellenberg High School's 99.7% 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 Stellenberg 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 Stellenberg High School?
Stellenberg High School reported 1,513 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Stellenberg High School?
Yes, Stellenberg 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 Stellenberg High School's matric results like?
Stellenberg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.3% since 2023.
Is Stellenberg High School a public or private school?
Stellenberg High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stellenberg High School?
You can call 021 919 1029. It is located at Mountain Viewrylaan Stellenberg 7536.
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