Imperial Primary School
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Public high school
Beacon Hill Sekondêr
Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape
Beacon Hill Sekondêr is a public high school in Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 396 learners and 41 educators, about 34 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.2% of its 226 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.2% of the school's 226 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 130 | 69.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 149 | 132 | 88.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 226 | 188 | 83.2% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 396 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493325 |
| Exam centre number | 1006602 |
Address and location
| Street address | 114 Metropolitan Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7789 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 148 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789 |
| Suburb / area | Beacon Valley |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100079 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Beacon Hill Sekondêr
Is Beacon Hill Sekondêr a public or private school?
Beacon Hill Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Beacon Hill Sekondêr 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 4 school.
What is Beacon Hill Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
83.2% of its 226 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.9%, 2024 88.6%.
How many learners are at Beacon Hill Sekondêr?
1 396 learners and 41 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Beacon Hill Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 106493325. Its exam centre number is 1006602.
Where is Beacon Hill Sekondêr?
114 Metropolitan Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7789. It is in Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 376 1300.
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