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Public high school
Bosmansdam Hoërskool
Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bosmansdam Hoërskool is a public high school in Bothasig, 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 1 108 learners and 42 educators, about 26.4 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.4% of its 173 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.4% of the school's 173 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 145 | 96.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 149 | 94.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 173 | 165 | 95.4% | 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) | 1 108 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 26.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102310204 |
| Exam centre number | 1002209 |
Address and location
| Street address | Adam Taslaan Bothasig 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Adam Taslaan Bothasig Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Bothasig |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100005 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Bosmansdam Hoërskool
Is Bosmansdam Hoërskool a public or private school?
Bosmansdam Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Bosmansdam Hoërskool 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 Bosmansdam Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
95.4% of its 173 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.7%, 2024 94.9%.
How many learners are at Bosmansdam Hoërskool?
1 108 learners and 42 educators (about 26.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bosmansdam Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 102310204. Its exam centre number is 1002209.
Where is Bosmansdam Hoërskool?
Adam Taslaan Bothasig 7441. It is in Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 558 1070.
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Edgemead High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.