Helderberg Primary School
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape 120 m
Public high school
Bishop Lavis Sekondêr
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bishop Lavis Sekondêr is a public high school in Bishop Lavis, 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 1 426 learners and 42 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, 96.6% of its 234 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.6% of the school's 234 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 204 | 158 | 77.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 195 | 162 | 83.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 234 | 226 | 96.6% | 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) | 1 426 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102483370 |
| Exam centre number | 1002208 |
Address and location
| Street address | Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Helderbergweg Cape Town Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Bishop Lavis |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100030 |
| 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 Bishop Lavis Sekondêr
Is Bishop Lavis Sekondêr a public or private school?
Bishop Lavis Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Bishop Lavis 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 Bishop Lavis Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
96.6% of its 234 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 77.5%, 2024 83.1%.
How many learners are at Bishop Lavis Sekondêr?
1 426 learners and 42 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bishop Lavis Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 102483370. Its exam centre number is 1002208.
Where is Bishop Lavis Sekondêr?
Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490. It is in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 061 479 2464.
Schools near Bishop Lavis Sekondêr
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Riverton Primêre Skool
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Valpark Primêre Skool
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Bergville Primêre Skool
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Matroosfontein Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.