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Public high school
Parel Vallei Hoërskool
Parel Vallei, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parel Vallei Hoërskool is a public high school in Parel Vallei, 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 1 334 learners and 77 educators, about 17.3 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 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, all 257 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 257 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 254 | 251 | 98.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 244 | 243 | 99.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 257 | 257 | 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 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) | 1 334 |
| Educators (2025) | 77 |
| Learners per educator | 17.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 110310273 |
| Exam centre number | 1007731 |
Address and location
| Street address | 95 Parel Vallei Road Somerset West 7130 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 400 Somerset West Unknown 7129 |
| Suburb / area | Parel Vallei |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100084 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Parel Vallei Hoërskool
Is Parel Vallei Hoërskool a public or private school?
Parel Vallei Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Parel Vallei Hoërskool 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 Parel Vallei Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 257 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.8%, 2024 99.6%.
How many learners are at Parel Vallei Hoërskool?
1 334 learners and 77 educators (about 17.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parel Vallei Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 110310273. Its exam centre number is 1007731.
Where is Parel Vallei Hoërskool?
95 Parel Vallei Road Somerset West 7130. It is in Parel Vallei, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 852 1228.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.