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Bernadino Heights Sekondêr
Scottsdene, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bernadino Heights Sekondêr is a public high school in Scottsdene, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 529 learners and 48 educators, about 31.9 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, 98.3% of its 238 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.3% of the school's 238 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 274 | 96.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 253 | 248 | 98.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 238 | 234 | 98.3% | 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) | 1 529 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101323764 |
| Exam centre number | 1004401 |
Address and location
| Street address | La Bohemeweg Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 1572 Kraaifontein Unknown 7570 |
| Suburb / area | Scottsdene |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100006 |
| 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 Bernadino Heights Sekondêr
Is Bernadino Heights Sekondêr a public or private school?
Bernadino Heights Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Bernadino Heights 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 Bernadino Heights Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
98.3% of its 238 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.8%, 2024 98.0%.
How many learners are at Bernadino Heights Sekondêr?
1 529 learners and 48 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bernadino Heights Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 101323764. Its exam centre number is 1004401.
Where is Bernadino Heights Sekondêr?
La Bohemeweg Scottsdene Kraaifontein 7570. It is in Scottsdene, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 987 2662.
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Hector Peterson Secondary School
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Northpine Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.