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Public high school
Kensington Secondary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape
Kensington Secondary School is a public high school in Kensington, 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 1 214 learners and 41 educators, about 29.6 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 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, 94.3% of its 227 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.3% of the school's 227 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 248 | 196 | 79.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 223 | 192 | 86.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 227 | 214 | 94.3% | 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) | 1 214 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103323810 |
| Exam centre number | 1001137 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sunderland Street Kensington 7405 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Sunderland Street Kensington Unknown 7405 |
| Suburb / area | Kensington |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100056 |
| 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 Kensington Secondary School
Is Kensington Secondary School a public or private school?
Kensington Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kensington Secondary School 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 Kensington Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.3% of its 227 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.0%, 2024 86.1%.
How many learners are at Kensington Secondary School?
1 214 learners and 41 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kensington Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 103323810. Its exam centre number is 1001137.
Where is Kensington Secondary School?
Sunderland Street Kensington 7405. It is in Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 593 3050.
Schools near Kensington Secondary School
Kenmere Primary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 649 m
Sunderland Primary School
Windermere, Cape Town, Western Cape 791 m
Windermere Sekondêr
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68.1% matric 2025Windermere Primary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 894 m
Wingfield Primary School
Windermere, Cape Town, Western Cape 951 m
H.J. Kroneberg Junior Primary School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 988 m
W.D. Hendricks Primary School
Windermere, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Hidayatul Islam College
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.