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Private high school
Al-Azhar High School
Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape
Al-Azhar High School is a private high school in Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 496 learners and 31 educators, about 16 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Western Cape (218 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 88 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 93 | 98.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 85 | 83 | 97.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 88 | 88 | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 496 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 16 (province average 14.1) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 28 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 100000151 |
| Exam centre number | 1001158 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Newton Avenue & Birdwood Road 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 20 Cashel Avenue Unknown Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Athlone |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100049 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Al-Azhar High School
Is Al-Azhar High School a public or private school?
Al-Azhar High School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Al-Azhar High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Al-Azhar High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at Al-Azhar High School?
496 learners and 31 educators (about 16 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 28 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Al-Azhar High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000151. Its exam centre number is 1001158.
Where is Al-Azhar High School?
Cnr Newton Avenue & Birdwood Road 7764. It is in Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 879 5393.
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