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Tygerberg Stem Academy

Public secondary school · Clamhall, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Tygerberg Stem Academy is a public secondary school based in Clamhall, City Of Cape Town. Around 457 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tygerberg Stem Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Clamhall, City Of Cape Town, Tygerberg Stem Academy operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

457
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tygerberg Stem Academy 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Tygerberg Stem Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 2,089 compared with 457; 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Tygerberg Stem Academy's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tygerberg Stem Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 1,970 compared with 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tygerberg Stem Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 1,837 compared with 457; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tygerberg Stem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 1,726 compared with 457, 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 teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 2,089 compared with 457; 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 2,037 compared with 457; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tygerberg Stem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Tygerberg Stem Academy's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tygerberg Stem Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tygerberg Stem Academy, 1,970 compared with 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tygerberg Stem Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Tygerberg Stem Academy's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tygerberg Stem Academy; 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy for 2027

Tygerberg Stem Academy 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
C/O Viola & Du Toit Street Clamhall Parow 7500
Postal
C/O Viola & Du Toit Street Clamhall Parow 7500
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000793

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tygerberg Stem Academy?
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 Tygerberg Stem Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tygerberg Stem Academy?
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 Tygerberg Stem Academy the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tygerberg Stem Academy 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Tygerberg Stem Academy?
Tygerberg Stem Academy reported 457 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy?
Yes, Tygerberg Stem Academy 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 Tygerberg Stem Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tygerberg Stem Academy.
Is Tygerberg Stem Academy a public or private school?
Tygerberg Stem Academy is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tygerberg Stem Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at C/O Viola & Du Toit Street Clamhall Parow 7500.
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