Claremont Primary School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape 543 m
Public high school
Groote Schuur High School
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Groote Schuur High School is a public high school in Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 086 learners and 51 educators, about 21.3 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, 96.6% of its 206 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.6% of the school's 206 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 194 | 182 | 93.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 199 | 191 | 96.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 206 | 199 | 96.6% | 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) | 1 086 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 21.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310240 |
| Exam centre number | 1009917 |
Address and location
| Street address | 76 Palmyra Road Newlands 7700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 76 Palmyra Road Newlands Unknown 7700 |
| Suburb / area | Newlands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Groote Schuur High School
Is Groote Schuur High School a public or private school?
Groote Schuur High School is a public high school.
Does Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur High School's matric pass rate?
96.6% of its 206 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.8%, 2024 96.0%.
How many learners are at Groote Schuur High School?
1 086 learners and 51 educators (about 21.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Groote Schuur High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310240. Its exam centre number is 1009917.
Where is Groote Schuur High School?
76 Palmyra Road Newlands 7700. It is in Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 674 2165.
Schools near Groote Schuur High School
Groote Schuur Primary School
Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape 589 m
Sans Souci Girls' High School
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape 794 m
95.7% matric 2025Westerford High School
Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape 847 m
100.0% matric 2025Rondebosch Boys' High School
Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape 852 m
99.4% matric 2025S.A. College Junior School
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Oakhurst Girls' Primary School
Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
International Maarif School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Abbott's College Rondebosch
Belmont Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.