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Wynberg Boys' High School

Public secondary school · Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

In Wynberg, City Of Cape Town, Wynberg Boys' High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Wynberg Boys' High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Wynberg Boys' High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Wynberg, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,024
Learners
58
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, Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 192 learners from Wynberg Boys' High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317517499.4%
2024185185100.0%
2025192192100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wynberg Boys' High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12612296.8%
Mathematical Literacy5959100.0%
Physical Sciences767294.7%
Life Sciences989596.9%
Accounting1919100.0%
Economics908998.9%
Geography5858100.0%
History111111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Wynberg Boys' High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Wynberg Boys' High School's 1,024; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Wynberg Boys' High School's 100%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Wynberg Boys' High School's 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Boys' High School, 1,754 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Boys' High School, 1,690 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Boys' High School, 1,646 compared with 1,024; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Wynberg Boys' High School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Wynberg Boys' High School's 1,024; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Wynberg Boys' High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Wynberg Boys' High School's 1,024; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Wynberg Boys' High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Boys' High School, 1,977 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wynberg Boys' High School's 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wynberg Boys' High School, 1,970 compared with 1,024; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School for 2027

Because Wynberg Boys' High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lovers' Walk Wynberg 7800
Postal
Lovers' Walk Wynberg Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 797 4247
Website
wbhs.org.za
Email
secretaries@wbhs.org.za
EMIS number
105310318

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School directly, on 021 797 4247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Wynberg Boys' High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School?
Wynberg Boys' High School reported 1,024 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Wynberg Boys' High School?
Yes, Wynberg Boys' 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 Wynberg Boys' High School's matric results like?
Wynberg Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is Wynberg Boys' High School a public or private school?
Wynberg Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wynberg Boys' High School?
You can call 021 797 4247. It is located at Lovers' Walk Wynberg 7800.
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