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Holy Cross High School (Maitland)
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Holy Cross High School (Maitland) is a private high school in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 266 learners and 17 educators, about 15.6 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, 79.7% of its 59 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
79.7% of the school's 59 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 53 | 93.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 72 | 67 | 93.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 59 | 47 | 79.7% | 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) | 266 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 15.6 (province average 14.1) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 28 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103000809 |
| Exam centre number | 1001132 |
Address and location
| Street address | 161 Coronation Road Maitland 7405 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 134 Maitland Unknown 7404 |
| Suburb / area | Maitland |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100056 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Holy Cross High School (Maitland)
Is Holy Cross High School (Maitland) a public or private school?
Holy Cross High School (Maitland) is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s matric pass rate?
79.7% of its 59 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.0%, 2024 93.1%.
How many learners are at Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?
266 learners and 17 educators (about 15.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 28 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?
Its EMIS number is 103000809. Its exam centre number is 1001132.
Where is Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?
161 Coronation Road Maitland 7405. It is in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 511 9365.
Schools near Holy Cross High School (Maitland)
Koeberg High School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 792 m
Maitland High School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 978 m
78.2% matric 2025Oude Molen Hts.
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
87.8% matric 2025Koeberg Primary School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Ysterplaat Primary School
Brooklyn, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Molenbeek Skool
Maitland Garden Village, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
H.J. Kroneberg Junior Primary School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
St. John's RC Primary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.