Helderberg Laerskool
Stellenbosch Farms, Cape Town, Western Cape 40 m
Private high school
Helderberg High School
Stellenbosch Farms, Cape Town, Western Cape
Helderberg High School is a private high school in Stellenbosch Farms, 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 203 learners and 14 educators, about 14.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private high schools in Western Cape (218 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 38 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 38 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 31 | 96.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 38 | 38 | 100.0% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 203 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 14.5 (province average 14.1) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 28 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 110000838 |
| Exam centre number | 1007712 |
Address and location
| Street address | Helderberg College Road Somerset West 7130 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 22 Somerset West Unknown 7129 |
| Suburb / area | Stellenbosch Farms |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100015 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Helderberg High School
Is Helderberg High School a public or private school?
Helderberg High School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Helderberg High School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Helderberg High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 38 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.9%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Helderberg High School?
203 learners and 14 educators (about 14.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 28 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Helderberg High School?
Its EMIS number is 110000838. Its exam centre number is 1007712.
Where is Helderberg High School?
Helderberg College Road Somerset West 7130. It is in Stellenbosch Farms, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 855 4949.
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Vergezicht Private School
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Somerset House Preparatory
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Audas House Remedial School
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Somerset College
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The Dreamtree School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.