Simonsberg Primary School
Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Cape 158 m
Public high school
Eben Donges Hoërskool
Belmont Park, Cape Town, Western Cape
Eben Donges Hoërskool is a public high school in Belmont Park, 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 847 learners and 33 educators, about 25.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 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, 95.2% of its 125 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.2% of the school's 125 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 91 | 82.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 132 | 119 | 90.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 125 | 119 | 95.2% | 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) | 847 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 25.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310229 |
| Exam centre number | 1004408 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5 van der Bijl Street Belmont Park Kraaifontein 7570 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 93 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569 |
| Suburb / area | Belmont Park |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100111 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Eben Donges Hoërskool
Is Eben Donges Hoërskool a public or private school?
Eben Donges Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Eben Donges 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 Eben Donges Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
95.2% of its 125 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.7%, 2024 90.2%.
How many learners are at Eben Donges Hoërskool?
847 learners and 33 educators (about 25.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Eben Donges Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 101310229. Its exam centre number is 1004408.
Where is Eben Donges Hoërskool?
5 van der Bijl Street Belmont Park Kraaifontein 7570. It is in Belmont Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 988 7430.
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97.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.