Lotus River Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 392 m
Public high school
Grassdale Hoërskool
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape
Grassdale Hoërskool is a public high school in Grassy Park, 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 1 196 learners and 38 educators, about 31.5 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, 96.5% of its 171 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.5% of the school's 171 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 120 | 88.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 144 | 91.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 171 | 165 | 96.5% | 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) | 1 196 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313815 |
| Exam centre number | 1009915 |
Address and location
| Street address | Vierdelaan Grassy Park 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Vierdelaan Grassy Park Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Grassy Park |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100065 |
| 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 Grassdale Hoërskool
Is Grassdale Hoërskool a public or private school?
Grassdale Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Grassdale 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 Grassdale Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
96.5% of its 171 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.2%, 2024 91.7%.
How many learners are at Grassdale Hoërskool?
1 196 learners and 38 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Grassdale Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 105313815. Its exam centre number is 1009915.
Where is Grassdale Hoërskool?
Vierdelaan Grassy Park 7945. It is in Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 706 1816.
Schools near Grassdale Hoërskool
Fairview Primary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 527 m
St. Clements RC Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 585 m
Sid G. Rule Primary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 641 m
Fairmount Secondary School
Parkwood, Cape Town, Western Cape 890 m
88.2% matric 2025Grassy Park Ec Primary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 972 m
Grassy Park Secondary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
87.7% matric 2025Perivale Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Kannemeyer Primary School
Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.