Thorntonweg Primary School
Crawford, Cape Town, Western Cape 383 m
Public high school
Alexander Sinton Secondary
Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape
Alexander Sinton Secondary is a public high school in Belgravia, 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 1 116 learners and 35 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.1% of its 190 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.1% of the school's 190 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 | 190 | 91.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 224 | 207 | 92.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 190 | 173 | 91.1% | 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 | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 116 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483311 |
| Exam centre number | 1001102 |
Address and location
| Street address | 151 Thornton Road Crawford 7780 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 39025 Lansdowne Unknown 7779 |
| Suburb / area | Belgravia |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100048 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Alexander Sinton Secondary
Is Alexander Sinton Secondary a public or private school?
Alexander Sinton Secondary is a public high school.
Does Alexander Sinton Secondary charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Alexander Sinton Secondary's matric pass rate?
91.1% of its 190 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.3%, 2024 92.4%.
How many learners are at Alexander Sinton Secondary?
1 116 learners and 35 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Alexander Sinton Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 105483311. Its exam centre number is 1001102.
Where is Alexander Sinton Secondary?
151 Thornton Road Crawford 7780. It is in Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 697 1350.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.