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Public high school
Claremont High School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Claremont High School is a public high school in Claremont, 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 546 learners and 27 educators, about 20.2 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, 96.0% of its 99 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.0% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 94 | 95.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 99 | 96 | 97.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 99 | 95 | 96.0% | 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) | 546 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 20.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000055 |
| Exam centre number | 1001203 |
Address and location
| Street address | Molteno Road Claremont 7708 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Molteno Road Claremont Unknown 7708 |
| Suburb / area | Claremont |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| 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 Claremont High School
Is Claremont High School a public or private school?
Claremont High School is a public high school.
Does Claremont 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 Claremont High School's matric pass rate?
96.0% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.9%, 2024 97.0%.
How many learners are at Claremont High School?
546 learners and 27 educators (about 20.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Claremont High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000055. Its exam centre number is 1001203.
Where is Claremont High School?
Molteno Road Claremont 7708. It is in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 671 0645.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.