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Kraaifontein High School
Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Cape
Kraaifontein High School is a public high school in Kraaifontein, 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 873 learners and 29 educators, about 30.1 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.9% of its 126 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 55 | 56.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 100 | 72 | 72.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 126 | 112 | 88.9% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 873 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000626 |
| Exam centre number | 1004902 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1352 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569 |
| Suburb / area | Kraaifontein |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100006 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Kraaifontein High School
Is Kraaifontein High School a public or private school?
Kraaifontein High School is a public high school.
Does Kraaifontein High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Kraaifontein High School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 56.1%, 2024 72.0%.
How many learners are at Kraaifontein High School?
873 learners and 29 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kraaifontein High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000626. Its exam centre number is 1004902.
Where is Kraaifontein High School?
3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570. It is in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 987 2711.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.