Dennemere Primary School
Dennemere, Cape Town, Western Cape 371 m
Public high school
Blackheath Sekondêr
Dennemere, Cape Town, Western Cape
Blackheath Sekondêr is a public high school in Dennemere, 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 1 011 learners and 33 educators, about 30.6 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, 97.8% of its 91 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 66 | 88.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 74 | 69 | 93.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 91 | 89 | 97.8% | 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) | 1 011 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 30.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107323888 |
| Exam centre number | 1004402 |
Address and location
| Street address | Meternsingel Dennemere Blackheath 7581 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus163 Blackheath Unknown 7581 |
| Suburb / area | Dennemere |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100014 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Blackheath Sekondêr
Is Blackheath Sekondêr a public or private school?
Blackheath Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Blackheath 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 Blackheath Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.0%, 2024 93.2%.
How many learners are at Blackheath Sekondêr?
1 011 learners and 33 educators (about 30.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Blackheath Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 107323888. Its exam centre number is 1004402.
Where is Blackheath Sekondêr?
Meternsingel Dennemere Blackheath 7581. It is in Dennemere, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 905 4848.
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Helderkruin Primary School
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Malibu Sekondêr
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.