Greenlands Primary School
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Public high school
John Ramsay Hoërskool
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape
John Ramsay Hoërskool is a public high school in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 105 learners and 30 educators, about 36.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 80.0% of its 115 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 115 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 94 | 74.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 123 | 109 | 88.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 115 | 92 | 80.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 105 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 36.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102483478 |
| Exam centre number | 1002225 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Bishop Lavis |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100024 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 John Ramsay Hoërskool
Is John Ramsay Hoërskool a public or private school?
John Ramsay Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does John Ramsay 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 4 school.
What is John Ramsay Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 115 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.6%, 2024 88.6%.
How many learners are at John Ramsay Hoërskool?
1 105 learners and 30 educators (about 36.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of John Ramsay Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 102483478. Its exam centre number is 1002225.
Where is John Ramsay Hoërskool?
Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis 7490. It is in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 934 6427.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.