Belvue Primary School
Belhar Ext 4, Cape Town, Western Cape 488 m
Public high school
Belhar Sekondêr
Belhar Ext 1, Cape Town, Western Cape
Belhar Sekondêr is a public high school in Belhar Ext 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 378 learners and 36 educators, about 38.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.4% of its 227 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.4% of the school's 227 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 133 | 82.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 193 | 172 | 89.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 227 | 203 | 89.4% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 378 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 38.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101323500 |
| Exam centre number | 1002203 |
Address and location
| Street address | Suikerbossieweg 2 Belhar 7493 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Suikerbossieweg Cape Town Unknown 7493 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 1 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100022 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Belhar Sekondêr
Is Belhar Sekondêr a public or private school?
Belhar Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Belhar 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 5 school.
What is Belhar Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
89.4% of its 227 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.1%, 2024 89.1%.
How many learners are at Belhar Sekondêr?
1 378 learners and 36 educators (about 38.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Belhar Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 101323500. Its exam centre number is 1002203.
Where is Belhar Sekondêr?
Suikerbossieweg 2 Belhar 7493. It is in Belhar Ext 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 2147.
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St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow
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Excelsior Sekondêr
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81.6% matric 2025Gardenia Primary School
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Belhar Islamic Primary School
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Uitsig Primêre Skool
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.