Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Belhar Ext 6, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

868

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 87 learners from Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	85	68	80.0%
2024	102	87	85.3%
2025	87	73	83.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	104	85	81.7%
Life Sciences	32	17	53.1%
Business Studies	72	42	58.3%
Geography	31	23	74.2%
History	31	24	77.4%
English First Additional Language	56	56	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.9%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.9%.
Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.9%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.7% against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 83.9%).
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 868; is a public primary school, a different phase than Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Symphony SekondﾊR 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: Symphonyweg Belhar 7507
Postal: Posbus 10174 Belhar Unknown 7507
Telephone: 021 952 1140
EMIS number: 101323659

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Symphony SekondﾊR 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 Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 952 1140, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School?

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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.9% 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 Symphony SekondﾊR 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 Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 868 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School?

Yes, Symphony SekondﾊR 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 Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?

Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.9%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.

Is Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?

Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Symphony SekondﾊR Secondary School?

You can call 021 952 1140. It is located at Symphonyweg Belhar 7507.