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Vista High School

Public secondary school · Schotschekloof, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Vista High School, a public secondary school serving Schotschekloof, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.6%.

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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.

565
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023944446.8%
2024804151.2%
2025937479.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vista High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics35925.7%
Mathematical Literacy503162.0%
Physical Sciences191263.2%
Life Sciences533056.6%
Business Studies673856.7%
Geography694971.0%
History483266.7%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Vista High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,845 compared with 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Vista High School's 79.6%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,720 compared with 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Vista High School's 79.6%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,682 compared with 565; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Vista High School's 79.6%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,634 compared with 565; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Vista High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Vista High School's 79.6%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vista High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Vista High School's 565; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Vista High School's 79.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Vista High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Vista High School's 79.6%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,977 compared with 565; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Vista High School's 565; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista High School, 1,970 compared with 565; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vista High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Military Road Bo-Kaap 8000
Postal
P.o.box 15962 Vlaeberg Unknown 8018
Telephone
021 424 7430
EMIS number
103313416

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vista 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 Vista High School directly, on 021 424 7430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vista High 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 Vista High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Vista High School's matric pass rate of 79.6% 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 Vista 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 Vista High School?
Vista High School reported 565 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Vista High School?
Yes, Vista 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 Vista High School's matric results like?
Vista High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's up from 46.8% in 2023.
Is Vista High School a public or private school?
Vista High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vista High School?
You can call 021 424 7430. It is located at 1 Military Road Bo-Kaap 8000.
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