Woodlands Primary School
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Public high school
Cathkin Secondary School
Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape
Cathkin Secondary School is a public high school in Heideveld, 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 720 learners and 22 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 66.4% of its 110 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.4% of the school's 110 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 54 | 70.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 102 | 73 | 71.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 110 | 73 | 66.4% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 720 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483400 |
| Exam centre number | 1001118 |
Address and location
| Street address | 34 Fifth Street Heideveld 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 34 Fifth Street Heideveld Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Heideveld |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100044 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Cathkin Secondary School
Is Cathkin Secondary School a public or private school?
Cathkin Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Cathkin Secondary 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 4 school.
What is Cathkin Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.4% of its 110 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 70.1%, 2024 71.6%.
How many learners are at Cathkin Secondary School?
720 learners and 22 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Cathkin Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105483400. Its exam centre number is 1001118.
Where is Cathkin Secondary School?
34 Fifth Street Heideveld 7764. It is in Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 637 5366.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.