Northpine Primary School
Northpine, Cape Town, Western Cape 531 m
Public high school
Northpine Technical High School
Northpine, Cape Town, Western Cape
Northpine Technical High School is a public high school in Northpine, 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 677 learners and 22 educators, about 30.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 69.7% of its 99 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
69.7% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 48 | 72.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 57 | 35 | 61.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 99 | 69 | 69.7% | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 677 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000108 |
| Exam centre number | 1004497 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Coetzenburg and Oregan Rd Northpine 7560 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1542 Brackenfell Unknown 7561 |
| Suburb / area | Northpine |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100007 |
| 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 Northpine Technical High School
Is Northpine Technical High School a public or private school?
Northpine Technical High School is a public high school.
Does Northpine Technical 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 Northpine Technical High School's matric pass rate?
69.7% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.7%, 2024 61.4%.
How many learners are at Northpine Technical High School?
677 learners and 22 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Northpine Technical High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000108. Its exam centre number is 1004497.
Where is Northpine Technical High School?
C/O Coetzenburg and Oregan Rd Northpine 7560. It is in Northpine, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 982 0207.
Schools near Northpine Technical High School
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Cavalleria Primary School
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Scottsville Primary School
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Eikendal Primary School
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Bernadino Heights Sekondêr
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Eikendal, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.8 km
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Watsonia Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.