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Zandvliet High School

Public secondary school · Macassar, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

In Macassar, City Of Cape Town, Zandvliet High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 82% pass rate.

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

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

1,245
Learners
37
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, Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 178 matric candidates from Zandvliet High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231118778.4%
202413311888.7%
202517814682.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zandvliet High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181794.4%
Mathematical Literacy11610489.7%
Physical Sciences151386.7%
Life Sciences463065.2%
Accounting16956.3%
Business Studies544481.5%
Geography826579.3%
History373286.5%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Zandvliet High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Zandvliet High School's 82%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zandvliet High School, 1,970 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zandvliet High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Zandvliet High School's 82%.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Zandvliet High School's 82%.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zandvliet High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Zandvliet High School's 82%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Zandvliet High School's 82%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zandvliet High School, 1,977 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zandvliet High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zandvliet High School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zandvliet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zandvliet High School, 1,970 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School for 2027

Because Zandvliet 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
Zandvliet Road Macassar 7130
Postal
Posbus 11 Macassar Unknown 7134
Telephone
021 857 1391
EMIS number
110323780

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School directly, on 021 857 1391, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Zandvliet High School's matric pass rate of 82% 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 Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School?
Zandvliet High School reported 1,245 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Zandvliet High School?
Yes, Zandvliet 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 Zandvliet High School's matric results like?
Zandvliet High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82%, in 2025. That's up from 78.4% in 2023.
Is Zandvliet High School a public or private school?
Zandvliet High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zandvliet High School?
You can call 021 857 1391. It is located at Zandvliet Road Macassar 7130.
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