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Public high school
De Kuilen Hoërskool
Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape
De Kuilen Hoërskool is a public high school in Elim, 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 1 574 learners and 62 educators, about 25.4 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, 98.7% of its 315 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.7% of the school's 315 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 281 | 278 | 98.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 258 | 254 | 98.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 315 | 311 | 98.7% | 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) | 1 574 |
| Educators (2025) | 62 |
| Learners per educator | 25.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107310218 |
| Exam centre number | 1004407 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7580 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 301 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Elim |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100011 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about De Kuilen Hoërskool
Is De Kuilen Hoërskool a public or private school?
De Kuilen Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
98.7% of its 315 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 98.4%.
How many learners are at De Kuilen Hoërskool?
1 574 learners and 62 educators (about 25.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of De Kuilen Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 107310218. Its exam centre number is 1004407.
Where is De Kuilen Hoërskool?
Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7580. It is in Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 903 5121.
Schools near De Kuilen Hoërskool
Junior Campus Private School
Bosonia, Cape Town, Western Cape 328 m
De Kuilen Primary School
Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape 398 m
Jan Kriel-Skool
Jan Kriel, Cape Town, Western Cape 502 m
98.6% matric 2025Mikro Laerskool
Klipdam, Cape Town, Western Cape 664 m
Cornelius Schools
De Kuilen, Cape Town, Western Cape 720 m
Young Eagles Christian Academy
Soneike I, Cape Town, Western Cape 803 m
Soneike Private School
Kuils River Common, Cape Town, Western Cape 806 m
Hebron Christian Academy
Voorbrug, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.