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Public high school
Hector Peterson Secondary School
Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape
Hector Peterson Secondary School is a public high school in Wallacedene, 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 1 668 learners and 49 educators, about 34 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, 88.0% of its 291 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.0% of the school's 291 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 256 | 240 | 93.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 230 | 223 | 97.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 291 | 256 | 88.0% | 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) | 1 668 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107323136 |
| Exam centre number | 1004415 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr of Pedro & Mandlakazi Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7569 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag 1419 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569 |
| Suburb / area | Wallacedene |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100006 |
| 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 Hector Peterson Secondary School
Is Hector Peterson Secondary School a public or private school?
Hector Peterson Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.0% of its 291 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.8%, 2024 97.0%.
How many learners are at Hector Peterson Secondary School?
1 668 learners and 49 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hector Peterson Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 107323136. Its exam centre number is 1004415.
Where is Hector Peterson Secondary School?
Cnr of Pedro & Mandlakazi Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7569. It is in Wallacedene, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 074 229 8298.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.