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Masiphumelele High School
Sunnydale, Cape Town, Western Cape
Masiphumelele High School is a public high school in Sunnydale, 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 1 489 learners and 40 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 80.0% of its 225 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 225 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | 142 | 62.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 222 | 175 | 78.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 225 | 180 | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 489 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104373427 |
| Exam centre number | 1009970 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Chasmay and Guinefowl Road Sunnydale Fish Hoek 7975 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1254 Sun Valley Unknown 7985 |
| Suburb / area | Sunnydale |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100069 |
| 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 Masiphumelele High School
Is Masiphumelele High School a public or private school?
Masiphumelele High School is a public high school.
Does Masiphumelele High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Masiphumelele High School's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 225 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 62.8%, 2024 78.8%.
How many learners are at Masiphumelele High School?
1 489 learners and 40 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Masiphumelele High School?
Its EMIS number is 104373427. Its exam centre number is 1009970.
Where is Masiphumelele High School?
Cnr Chasmay and Guinefowl Road Sunnydale Fish Hoek 7975. It is in Sunnydale, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 785 4078.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.