Paarlzicht Primêre Skool
Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Western Cape 252 m
Public high school
Charleston Hill Sekondêr
Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Western Cape
Charleston Hill Sekondêr is a public high school in Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 022 learners and 31 educators, about 33 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.3% of its 128 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.3% of the school's 128 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 91 | 72.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 81 | 70 | 86.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 128 | 113 | 88.3% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 022 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108473480 |
| Exam centre number | 1007704 |
Address and location
| Street address | Van der Stelstraat Klein Nederburg Paarl 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Van der Stelstraat Klein Nederburg Paarl 7646 |
| Suburb / area | Klein Nederburg |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203021 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Charleston Hill Sekondêr
Is Charleston Hill Sekondêr a public or private school?
Charleston Hill Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Charleston Hill Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Charleston Hill Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
88.3% of its 128 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.2%, 2024 86.4%.
How many learners are at Charleston Hill Sekondêr?
1 022 learners and 31 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Charleston Hill Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 108473480. Its exam centre number is 1007704.
Where is Charleston Hill Sekondêr?
Van der Stelstraat Klein Nederburg Paarl 7646. It is in Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 862 0212.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.