Trafalgar Secondary School
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Harold Cressy High School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape
Harold Cressy High School is a public high school in Zonnebloem, 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 858 learners and 29 educators, about 29.6 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.1% of its 126 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.1% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 114 | 89.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 111 | 99 | 89.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 126 | 116 | 92.1% | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 858 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103313378 |
| Exam centre number | 1001128 |
Address and location
| Street address | 103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 103 Roeland Street Cape Town Unknown 8001 |
| Suburb / area | Zonnebloem |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100115 |
| 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 Harold Cressy High School
Is Harold Cressy High School a public or private school?
Harold Cressy High School is a public high school.
Does Harold Cressy 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 Harold Cressy High School's matric pass rate?
92.1% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.8%, 2024 89.2%.
How many learners are at Harold Cressy High School?
858 learners and 29 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Harold Cressy High School?
Its EMIS number is 103313378. Its exam centre number is 1001128.
Where is Harold Cressy High School?
103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001. It is in Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 461 3810.
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