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Public high school
Oval North Secondary School
Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape
Oval North Secondary School is a public high school in Beacon Valley, 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 1 297 learners and 40 educators, about 32.4 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, 85.3% of its 197 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.3% of the school's 197 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 192 | 86.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 217 | 199 | 91.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 197 | 168 | 85.3% | 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) | 1 297 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493503 |
| Exam centre number | 1006617 |
Address and location
| Street address | 43 Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchell's Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Beacon Valley |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100116 |
| 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 Oval North Secondary School
Is Oval North Secondary School a public or private school?
Oval North Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Oval North 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 Oval North Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.3% of its 197 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.9%, 2024 91.7%.
How many learners are at Oval North Secondary School?
1 297 learners and 40 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Oval North Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106493503. Its exam centre number is 1006617.
Where is Oval North Secondary School?
43 Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 376 1067.
Schools near Oval North Secondary School
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Trinity Children's Centre
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Beacon View Primary School
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Beacon Hill Sekondêr
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83.2% matric 2025Imperial Primary School
Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
A.Z. Berman Primary School
Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Meadowridge Primary School
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Lantana Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.