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Public high school
Brackenfell Hoërskool
Morgenster Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape
Brackenfell Hoërskool is a public high school in Morgenster Heights, 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 1 511 learners and 72 educators, about 21 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, 98.9% of its 276 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 276 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 246 | 243 | 98.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 327 | 327 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 276 | 273 | 98.9% | 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) | 1 511 |
| Educators (2025) | 72 |
| Learners per educator | 21 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107310205 |
| Exam centre number | 1004403 |
Address and location
| Street address | Roglandstraat Brackenfell 7560 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Privaatsak X03 Brackenfell Unknown 7561 |
| Suburb / area | Morgenster Heights |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100102 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Brackenfell Hoërskool
Is Brackenfell Hoërskool a public or private school?
Brackenfell Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Brackenfell 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 Brackenfell Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 276 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.8%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Brackenfell Hoërskool?
1 511 learners and 72 educators (about 21 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Brackenfell Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 107310205. Its exam centre number is 1004403.
Where is Brackenfell Hoërskool?
Roglandstraat Brackenfell 7560. It is in Morgenster Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 981 5522.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.