Kenridge Primary School
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Public high school
Fairmont High School
Eversdal Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fairmont High School is a public high school in Eversdal Heights, 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 1 513 learners and 85 educators, about 17.8 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 280 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 280 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 271 | 268 | 98.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 280 | 279 | 99.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 280 | 280 | 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) | 1 513 |
| Educators (2025) | 85 |
| Learners per educator | 17.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310232 |
| Exam centre number | 1002219 |
Address and location
| Street address | Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X11 Durbanville Unknown 7551 |
| Suburb / area | Eversdal Heights |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100021 |
| 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 Fairmont High School
Is Fairmont High School a public or private school?
Fairmont High School is a public high school.
Does Fairmont 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 Fairmont High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 280 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 99.6%.
How many learners are at Fairmont High School?
1 513 learners and 85 educators (about 17.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Fairmont High School?
Its EMIS number is 101310232. Its exam centre number is 1002219.
Where is Fairmont High School?
Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551. It is in Eversdal Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 976 1147.
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Gene Louw Primary School
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Tate International School
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Durbanville Primary School
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Durbanville Voorbereidingskool
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Stellenberg Hoërskool
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.