Pinelands North Primary School
Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape 799 m
Public high school
Oude Molen Hts.
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Oude Molen Hts. is a public high school in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 830 learners and 35 educators, about 23.7 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.8% of its 156 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.8% of the school's 156 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 96 | 92.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 122 | 117 | 95.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 156 | 137 | 87.8% | 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) | 830 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 23.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103303206 |
| Exam centre number | 1001149 |
Address and location
| Street address | 15 Jan Smuts Drive Pinelands 7405 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5 Howard Place Unknown 7450 |
| Suburb / area | Maitland |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100053 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Oude Molen Hts.
Is Oude Molen Hts. a public or private school?
Oude Molen Hts. is a public high school.
Does Oude Molen Hts. 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 Oude Molen Hts.'s matric pass rate?
87.8% of its 156 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.3%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Oude Molen Hts.?
830 learners and 35 educators (about 23.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Oude Molen Hts.?
Its EMIS number is 103303206. Its exam centre number is 1001149.
Where is Oude Molen Hts.?
15 Jan Smuts Drive Pinelands 7405. It is in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 531 2108.
Schools near Oude Molen Hts.
H.J. Kroneberg Junior Primary School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 879 m
Holy Cross High School (Maitland)
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
79.7% matric 2025Windermere Primary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Hidayatul Islam College
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Pinelands High School
Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
98.5% matric 2025Kenmere Primary School
Kensington, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
The Pinelands Primary School
Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.5 km
Pinehurst Primary School
Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.