Hugenote Primary School
Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape 372 m
Public high school
Hugenote Hoërskool
Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape
Hugenote Hoërskool is a public high school in Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 868 learners and 42 educators, about 20.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 99.3% of its 147 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.3% of the school's 147 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 156 | 97.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 147 | 147 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 147 | 146 | 99.3% | 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) | 868 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 20.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 112310243 |
| Exam centre number | 1007715 |
Address and location
| Street address | Blouvleiweg Wellington 7655 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Privaatsak X9 Wellington Unknown 7655 |
| Suburb / area | Wellington North |
| Town | Wellington |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203029 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Hugenote Hoërskool
Is Hugenote Hoërskool a public or private school?
Hugenote Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Hugenote 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 Hugenote Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
99.3% of its 147 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.5%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Hugenote Hoërskool?
868 learners and 42 educators (about 20.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hugenote Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 112310243. Its exam centre number is 1007715.
Where is Hugenote Hoërskool?
Blouvleiweg Wellington 7655. It is in Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 873 2111.
Schools near Hugenote Hoërskool
Pauw Gedenk Primary School
Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape 1.1 km
Wellington Primary School
Wellington Central, Wellington, Western Cape 1.1 km
Wellington School of Skills
Hillcrest, Wellington, Western Cape 1.3 km
St. Albans Primêre Skool
Wellington Central, Wellington, Western Cape 1.4 km
Hugo Rust Laerskool
Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape 1.4 km
Bergrivier Sekondêr
Hillcrest, Wellington, Western Cape 1.5 km
81.5% matric 2025Hillcrest Primêre Skool
Hillcrest, Wellington, Western Cape 1.6 km
Blouvlei Academy
Wellington Sp3, Wellington, Western Cape 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.