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Public high school
Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool is a public high school in Strand, 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 1 430 learners and 52 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.4% of its 266 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.4% of the school's 266 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 261 | 245 | 93.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 265 | 255 | 96.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 266 | 259 | 97.4% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 430 |
| Educators (2025) | 52 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 110310242 |
| Exam centre number | 1007714 |
Address and location
| Street address | Eilandweg Somerset-Wes 7129 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 358 Somerset-Wes Unknown 7129 |
| Suburb / area | Strand |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100084 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool
Is Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool a public or private school?
Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
97.4% of its 266 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.9%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool?
1 430 learners and 52 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 110310242. Its exam centre number is 1007714.
Where is Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool?
Eilandweg Somerset-Wes 7129. It is in Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 852 1405.
Schools near Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool
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Tereo Project
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Somerset-Wes Met Primary School
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Somerset-Wes Laerskool
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Manah Private Academy
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Montgomery and Miller Academy
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100.0% matric 2025Strand Hoërskool
Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
98.6% matric 2025Audas House Remedial School
Audas Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.