Public secondary school · Schotschekloof, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vista High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Vista High School is a public secondary school in Schotschekloof, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Vista High School entered 93 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 44 | 46.8% |
| 2024 | 80 | 41 | 51.2% |
| 2025 | 93 | 74 | 79.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Vista High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 9 | 25.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 31 | 62.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 12 | 63.2% |
| Life Sciences | 53 | 30 | 56.6% |
| Business Studies | 67 | 38 | 56.7% |
| Geography | 69 | 49 | 71.0% |
| History | 48 | 32 | 66.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 52 | 52 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Vista High 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 Vista High School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Vista High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.