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Vista Nova-School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Vista Nova-School is a public school based in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 94.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vista Nova-School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Vista Nova-School operates as a public school.

440
Learners
45
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vista Nova-School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Vista Nova-School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 36 learners from Vista Nova-School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023302996.7%
2024292689.7%
2025363494.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vista Nova-School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy232191.3%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences131076.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Vista Nova-School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%).
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista Nova-School, 1,585 compared with 440; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Vista Nova-School, 2,089 compared with 440; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista Nova-School, 2,037 compared with 440; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Vista Nova-School's 94.4%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vista Nova-School, 1,970 compared with 440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Vista Nova-School's 440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vista Nova-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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vista Nova-School for 2027

Vista Nova-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
11 Milner Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
P.o. Box 193 Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 689 5323
EMIS number
105315613

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vista Nova-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 Nova-School directly, on 021 689 5323, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vista Nova-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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Vista Nova-School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Vista Nova-School's matric pass rate of 94.4% 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 Nova-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 Nova-School?
Vista Nova-School reported 440 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Nova-School?
Yes, Vista Nova-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 Nova-School's matric results like?
Vista Nova-School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.7% since 2023.
Is Vista Nova-School a public or private school?
Vista Nova-School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vista Nova-School?
You can call 021 689 5323. It is located at 11 Milner Road Rondebosch 7700.
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