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Camps Bay High School
Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape
Camps Bay High School is a public high school in Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 773 learners and 49 educators, about 15.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 98.6% of its 145 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 145 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 150 | 96.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 151 | 151 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 145 | 143 | 98.6% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 773 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 15.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103310325 |
| Exam centre number | 1001115 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Lower Kloof Road Camps Bay 8040 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 32159 Camps Bay Unknown 8040 |
| Suburb / area | Camps Bay / Bakoven |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100054 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Camps Bay High School
Is Camps Bay High School a public or private school?
Camps Bay High School is a public high school.
Does Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay High School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 145 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.2%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Camps Bay High School?
773 learners and 49 educators (about 15.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Camps Bay High School?
Its EMIS number is 103310325. Its exam centre number is 1001115.
Where is Camps Bay High School?
1 Lower Kloof Road Camps Bay 8040. It is in Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 438 1507.
Schools near Camps Bay High School
Camps Bay Primary School
Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.5 km
Herzlia Weizmann Primary School
Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.6 km
Tamboerskloof Primary School
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.9 km
Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool
Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape 3.0 km
100.0% matric 2025Jan van Riebeeck Primêre Skool
Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape 3.3 km
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape 3.4 km
St. Cyprian's School
Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape 3.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.