Ocean View Skool
Ocean View, Cape Town, Western Cape 383 m
Public high school
Ocean View Secondary School
Ocean View, Cape Town, Western Cape
Ocean View Secondary School is a public high school in Ocean View, 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 1 354 learners and 41 educators, about 33 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, 71.1% of its 173 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.1% of the school's 173 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 101 | 54.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 143 | 88 | 61.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 173 | 123 | 71.1% | 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) | 1 354 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104313491 |
| Exam centre number | 1009931 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hydra Avenue Ocean View 7975 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Hydra Avenue Ocean View Unknown 7975 |
| Suburb / area | Ocean View |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100061 |
| 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 Ocean View Secondary School
Is Ocean View Secondary School a public or private school?
Ocean View Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ocean View Secondary 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 Ocean View Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.1% of its 173 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 54.3%, 2024 61.5%.
How many learners are at Ocean View Secondary School?
1 354 learners and 41 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ocean View Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 104313491. Its exam centre number is 1009931.
Where is Ocean View Secondary School?
Hydra Avenue Ocean View 7975. It is in Ocean View, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 783 1623.
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80.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.