Fairview Primary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 419 m
Public high school
Fairmount Secondary School
Parkwood, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fairmount Secondary School is a public high school in Parkwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 823 learners and 29 educators, about 28.4 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, 88.2% of its 102 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.2% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 74 | 70.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 98 | 81 | 82.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 102 | 90 | 88.2% | 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) | 823 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 28.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313769 |
| Exam centre number | 1009913 |
Address and location
| Street address | Maroon Road Grassy Park 7941 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Maroon Road Grassy Park Unknown 7941 |
| Suburb / area | Parkwood |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100066 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Fairmount Secondary School
Is Fairmount Secondary School a public or private school?
Fairmount Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Fairmount Secondary 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 Fairmount Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.2% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 70.5%, 2024 82.7%.
How many learners are at Fairmount Secondary School?
823 learners and 29 educators (about 28.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Fairmount Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105313769. Its exam centre number is 1009913.
Where is Fairmount Secondary School?
Maroon Road Grassy Park 7941. It is in Parkwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 705 1826.
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Grassy Park Ec Primary School
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Hyde Park Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.