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Strand High School

Public secondary school · Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (9 circuit)

Strand High School is a public secondary school in Strand, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 98.6% pass rate.

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

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

1,114
Learners
53
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 216 matric candidates from Strand High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319018597.4%
202421321299.5%
202521621398.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics777394.8%
Mathematical Literacy137137100.0%
Physical Sciences403587.5%
Life Sciences636298.4%
Accounting433990.7%
Business Studies11510490.4%
Geography232191.3%
History807796.3%
English First Additional Language183183100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Strand High School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 2,037 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Strand High School's 98.6%.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Strand High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 1,907 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Strand High School's 98.6%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 1,797 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Strand High School's 98.6%).
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 1,790 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 2,089 compared with 1,114; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Strand High School's 98.6%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 2,037 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Strand High School's 98.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Strand High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strand High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Strand High School, 1,970 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strand High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Strand High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strand 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 Strand High School for 2027

Strand 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
Sarel Cilliersstraat 205 Strand 7140
Postal
Sarel Cilliersstraat 205 Strand Unknown 7140
Telephone
021 853 1056
Website
hsstrand.co.za
EMIS number
111310327

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Strand 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 Strand High School directly, on 021 853 1056, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Strand 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 Strand High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Strand High School's matric pass rate of 98.6% 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 Strand 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 Strand High School?
Strand High School reported 1,114 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Strand High School?
Yes, Strand 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 Strand High School's matric results like?
Strand High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.4% since 2023.
Is Strand High School a public or private school?
Strand High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Strand High School?
You can call 021 853 1056. It is located at Sarel Cilliersstraat 205 Strand 7140.
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