Durbanville Primary School
Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape 793 m
Public high school
Durbanville Hoërskool
Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Durbanville Hoërskool is a public high school in Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 535 learners and 71 educators, about 21.6 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, all 300 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 300 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 234 | 234 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 245 | 245 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 300 | 300 | 100.0% | 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) | 1 535 |
| Educators (2025) | 71 |
| Learners per educator | 21.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310227 |
| Exam centre number | 1002213 |
Address and location
| Street address | Langenhoven en Saviour Straat Durbanville 7550 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 417 Durbanville Unknown 7551 |
| Suburb / area | Durbanville |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100112 |
| 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 Durbanville Hoërskool
Is Durbanville Hoërskool a public or private school?
Durbanville Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Durbanville 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 Durbanville Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 300 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Durbanville Hoërskool?
1 535 learners and 71 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Durbanville Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 101310227. Its exam centre number is 1002213.
Where is Durbanville Hoërskool?
Langenhoven en Saviour Straat Durbanville 7550. It is in Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 976 3188.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.