Tafelbergskool
Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape 515 m
92.6% matric 2025Public high school
Bothasig High School
Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bothasig High School 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 976 learners and 29 educators, about 33.7 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, 91.7% of its 72 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.7% of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 66 | 91.7% | 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) | 976 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 100000766 |
Address and location
| Street address | Adjacent To Plattekloof Road & Oliphant Road 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Adj. To Plattekloof Rd & Oliphant Rd Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Bothasig |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100005 |
| 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 Bothasig High School
Is Bothasig High School a public or private school?
Bothasig High School is a public high school.
Does Bothasig High School 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 Bothasig High School's matric pass rate?
91.7% of its 72 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape.
How many learners are at Bothasig High School?
976 learners and 29 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bothasig High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000766.
Where is Bothasig High School?
Adjacent To Plattekloof Road & Oliphant Road 7441. It is in Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district.
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98.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.