Western Province Preparatory
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape 385 m
Private combined school
Herschel Girls School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Herschel Girls School is a private combined school in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 923 learners and 79 educators, about 11.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 923 |
| Educators (2025) | 79 |
| Learners per educator | 11.7 (province average 11.5) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 57 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105000844 |
| Exam centre number | 1009921 |
Address and location
| Street address | 21 Herschel Road Claremont 7708 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 21 Herschel Road Claremont Unknown 7708 |
| Suburb / area | Claremont |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Herschel Girls School
Is Herschel Girls School a public or private school?
Herschel Girls School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Herschel Girls School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Herschel Girls School?
923 learners and 79 educators (about 11.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 57 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Herschel Girls School?
Its EMIS number is 105000844. Its exam centre number is 1009921.
Where is Herschel Girls School?
21 Herschel Road Claremont 7708. It is in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 670 7500.
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