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Norman Henshilwood High School
Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape
Norman Henshilwood High School is a public high school in Plumstead, 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 1 070 learners and 56 educators, about 19.1 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 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, 99.5% of its 201 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.5% of the school's 201 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 197 | 95.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 203 | 198 | 97.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 201 | 200 | 99.5% | 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) | 1 070 |
| Educators (2025) | 56 |
| Learners per educator | 19.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310269 |
| Exam centre number | 1009930 |
Address and location
| Street address | Constantia Road Constantia 7806 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Constantia Road Constantia Unknown 7806 |
| Suburb / area | Plumstead |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100062 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Norman Henshilwood High School
Is Norman Henshilwood High School a public or private school?
Norman Henshilwood High School is a public high school.
Does Norman Henshilwood 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 5 school.
What is Norman Henshilwood High School's matric pass rate?
99.5% of its 201 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.6%, 2024 97.5%.
How many learners are at Norman Henshilwood High School?
1 070 learners and 56 educators (about 19.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Norman Henshilwood High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310269. Its exam centre number is 1009930.
Where is Norman Henshilwood High School?
Constantia Road Constantia 7806. It is in Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 797 8043.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.