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Heathfield High School
Heathfield, Cape Town, Western Cape
Heathfield High School is a public high school in Heathfield, 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 1 181 learners and 38 educators, about 31.1 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, 89.9% of its 169 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 169 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 198 | 100 | 50.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 159 | 116 | 73.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 169 | 152 | 89.9% | 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) | 1 181 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 31.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313467 |
| Exam centre number | 1009920 |
Address and location
| Street address | Consta Road Heathfield 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Consta Road Heathfield Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Heathfield |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100072 |
| 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 Heathfield High School
Is Heathfield High School a public or private school?
Heathfield High School is a public high school.
Does Heathfield 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 Heathfield High School's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 169 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 50.5%, 2024 73.0%.
How many learners are at Heathfield High School?
1 181 learners and 38 educators (about 31.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Heathfield High School?
Its EMIS number is 105313467. Its exam centre number is 1009920.
Where is Heathfield High School?
Consta Road Heathfield 7945. It is in Heathfield, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 715 4622.
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99.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.