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Stellenbosch High School

Public secondary school · Mostertsdrift, Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (10 circuit)

Stellenbosch High School is a public secondary school based in Mostertsdrift, Stellenbosch. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.2%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Stellenbosch High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mostertsdrift, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

758
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Stellenbosch High School entered 133 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311010999.1%
202513313299.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stellenbosch High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686798.5%
Mathematical Literacy807998.8%
Physical Sciences605795.0%
Life Sciences878395.4%
Accounting262596.2%
Economics322578.1%
Geography3333100.0%
History372978.4%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Stellenbosch High School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Stellenbosch High School's 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenbosch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,824 compared with 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,785 compared with 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Stellenbosch High School's 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Stellenbosch High School's 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.

Stellenbosch

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Stellenbosch High School's 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenbosch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,824 compared with 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
  • Kayamandi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,543 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stellenbosch High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Cloetesville High School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,198 compared with 758; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
  • Luckhoff SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stellenbosch High School, 1,070 compared with 758; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.4% against Stellenbosch High School's 99.2%.
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 Stellenbosch High School for 2027

Because Stellenbosch 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
Jannaschstraat Stellenbosch 7600
Postal
Privaatsak 5025 Stellenbosch Unknown 7599
Telephone
021 887 3082
Website
stellies.com
Email
admin@stellies.com
EMIS number
109310299

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch High School directly, on 021 887 3082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch High School the best school in Stellenbosch?
On the numbers that are published, Stellenbosch High School's 99.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CLOETESVILLE HOﾋRSKOOL at 80.6%.
How many other schools are there in Stellenbosch besides Stellenbosch High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stellenbosch, including Ikaya Primary School.
How big are the classes at Stellenbosch High School?
Stellenbosch High School reported 758 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Stellenbosch High School?
Yes, Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch High School's matric results like?
Stellenbosch High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.1% since 2023.
Is Stellenbosch High School a public or private school?
Stellenbosch High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stellenbosch High School?
You can call 021 887 3082. It is located at Jannaschstraat Stellenbosch 7600.
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