Private special needs school

Oakley House School

Diepriver, Cape Town, Western Cape

Oakley House School is a private special needs school in Diepriver, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 211 learners and 42 educators, about 5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private special needs schools in Western Cape (64 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 4 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

Every one of the school's 4 matric candidates passed in 2025.

YearWrotePassedPass rateWestern Cape
20231111 100.0% 81.5%
20241212 100.0% 86.6%
202544 100.0% 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 typePrivate special needs school
Phase (DBE)Special Needs School
SpecialisationSpecial Needs Education
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)211
Educators (2025)42
Learners per educator5 (province average 6.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 16 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number105308363
Exam centre number15

Address and location

Street address68 Myburgh Road Diepriver 7800
Postal address68 Myburgh Road Diep River Unknown 7800
Suburb / areaDiepriver
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100073
Former departmentWce

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Questions about Oakley House School

Is Oakley House School a public or private school?

Oakley House School is a private special needs school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.

How much are the fees at Oakley House School?

Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.

What is Oakley House School's matric pass rate?

100.0% of its 4 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.

How many learners are at Oakley House School?

211 learners and 42 educators (about 5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 16 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Oakley House School?

Its EMIS number is 105308363. Its exam centre number is 15.

Where is Oakley House School?

68 Myburgh Road Diepriver 7800. It is in Diepriver, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 713 3885.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.