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Public high school
Lavender Hill High School
Lavender Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape
Lavender Hill High School is a public high school in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 182 learners and 36 educators, about 32.8 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, 89.0% of its 118 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.0% of the school's 118 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 90 | 69.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 117 | 94 | 80.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 118 | 105 | 89.0% | 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) | 1 182 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 32.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313661 |
| Exam centre number | 1009925 |
Address and location
| Street address | Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Lavender Hill |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100110 |
| 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 Lavender Hill High School
Is Lavender Hill High School a public or private school?
Lavender Hill High School is a public high school.
Does Lavender Hill High 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 4 school.
What is Lavender Hill High School's matric pass rate?
89.0% of its 118 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.2%, 2024 80.3%.
How many learners are at Lavender Hill High School?
1 182 learners and 36 educators (about 32.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lavender Hill High School?
Its EMIS number is 105313661. Its exam centre number is 1009925.
Where is Lavender Hill High School?
Grindal Avenue Lavender Hill 7945. It is in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 081 583 0027.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.