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Public high school
Harry Gwala Secondary School
Umrhabulo Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape
Harry Gwala Secondary School is a public high school in Umrhabulo Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 375 learners and 37 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.2% of its 213 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.2% of the school's 213 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 176 | 142 | 80.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 222 | 180 | 81.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 213 | 190 | 89.2% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 375 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103323918 |
| Exam centre number | 1004443 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hlehla Street Makhaza Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 10099 Belhar Unknown 7507 |
| Suburb / area | Umrhabulo Triangle |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100097 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Harry Gwala Secondary School
Is Harry Gwala Secondary School a public or private school?
Harry Gwala Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Harry Gwala Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Harry Gwala Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.2% of its 213 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.7%, 2024 81.1%.
How many learners are at Harry Gwala Secondary School?
1 375 learners and 37 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Harry Gwala Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 103323918. Its exam centre number is 1004443.
Where is Harry Gwala Secondary School?
Hlehla Street Makhaza Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Umrhabulo Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 362 7500.
Schools near Harry Gwala Secondary School
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96.8% matric 2025Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School
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Sinako High School
Umrhabulo Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
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Umrhabulo Triangle, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Nomsa Mapongwana Primary School
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Inkanini Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.