Fish Hoek Primary School
Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape 517 m
Public high school
Fish Hoek High School
Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fish Hoek High School is a public high school in Fish Hoek, 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 1 065 learners and 59 educators, about 18.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 203 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 203 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 188 | 99.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 187 | 186 | 99.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 203 | 203 | 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) | 1 065 |
| Educators (2025) | 59 |
| Learners per educator | 18.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104314201 |
| Exam centre number | 1009914 |
Address and location
| Street address | 13th Avenue Fish Hoek 7975 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 13th Avenue Fish Hoek Unknown 7975 |
| Suburb / area | Fish Hoek |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100064 |
| 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 Fish Hoek High School
Is Fish Hoek High School a public or private school?
Fish Hoek High School is a public high school.
Does Fish Hoek 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 Fish Hoek High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 203 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.5%, 2024 99.5%.
How many learners are at Fish Hoek High School?
1 065 learners and 59 educators (about 18.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Fish Hoek High School?
Its EMIS number is 104314201. Its exam centre number is 1009914.
Where is Fish Hoek High School?
13th Avenue Fish Hoek 7975. It is in Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 782 1107.
Schools near Fish Hoek High School
Bay Primary School
Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape 542 m
Peak Academy
Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
Paul Greyling Primêre Skool
Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Capella House
Sunnydale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
St. James RC Primary School
Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.5 km
Silvermine Academy
Sunvalley, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.5 km
Sun Valley Primary School
Sunvalley, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.6 km
The Rock Academy
Sunnydale, Cape Town, Western Cape 3.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.