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Zonnebloem Nest Senior School

Public secondary school · Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (2 circuit)

Zonnebloem Nest Senior School is a public secondary school based in Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zonnebloem Nest Senior School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town, Zonnebloem Nest Senior School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

406
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zonnebloem Nest Senior School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Zonnebloem Nest Senior School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 70 learners from Zonnebloem Nest Senior School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023656092.3%
2024726184.7%
2025706288.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zonnebloem Nest Senior School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy745371.6%
Life Sciences291241.4%
Business Studies342882.4%
Economics11100.0%
English First Additional Language343397.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Zonnebloem Nest Senior School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School, 1,585 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School, 2,089 compared with 406; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School, 2,037 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 88.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School, 1,970 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonnebloem Nest Senior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Zonnebloem Nest Senior School for 2027

Because Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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
Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7915
Postal
P.o. Box 216 Woodstock Unknown 7915
Telephone
021 461 5308
EMIS number
103310328

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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 Zonnebloem Nest Senior School directly, on 021 461 5308, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Zonnebloem Nest Senior School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's matric pass rate of 88.6% 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 Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School reported 406 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
Yes, Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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 Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's matric results like?
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's down from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Zonnebloem Nest Senior School a public or private school?
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
You can call 021 461 5308. It is located at Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7915.
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