Nomzamo Primary School
Nomzamo, Cape Town, Western Cape 746 m
Private combined school
Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)
Fernwood, Cape Town, Western Cape
Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC) is a private combined school in Fernwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 404 learners and 23 educators, about 17.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 19 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 19 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 17 | 94.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 19 | 18 | 94.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 404 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 17.6 (province average 11.5) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 100000128 |
| Exam centre number | 1004903 |
Address and location
| Street address | 20a Alpine Crescent Fernwood Somerset West 7130 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 20a Alpine Crescent Unknown Unknown 7130 |
| Suburb / area | Fernwood |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100084 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)
Is Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC) a public or private school?
Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC) is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)'s matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 19 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.4%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)?
404 learners and 23 educators (about 17.6 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)?
Its EMIS number is 100000128. Its exam centre number is 1004903.
Where is Hope and Light Community Welfare (NPC)?
20a Alpine Crescent Fernwood Somerset West 7130. It is in Fernwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 205 1783.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.