Tamboerskloof Primary School
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape 415 m
Public high school
Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool
Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape
Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool is a public high school in Gardens, 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 447 learners and 34 educators, about 13.1 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, all 81 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 77 | 95.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 90 | 90 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 81 | 81 | 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 | 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) | 447 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 13.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103310246 |
| Exam centre number | 1001136 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kloofstraat 129 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Kloofstraat 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001 |
| Suburb / area | Gardens |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100077 |
| 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 Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool
Is Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool a public or private school?
Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Jan van Riebeeck 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 Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 81 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.1%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool?
447 learners and 34 educators (about 13.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 103310246. Its exam centre number is 1001136.
Where is Jan van Riebeeck Hoërskool?
Kloofstraat 129 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001. It is in Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 423 6347.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.