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Eagle Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 384 m
Public high school
Pelican Park High School
Eagle Park, Cape Town, Western Cape
Pelican Park High School is a public high school in Eagle Park, 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 1 084 learners and 40 educators, about 27.1 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, 89.9% of its 199 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 199 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 136 | 88.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 154 | 145 | 94.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 199 | 179 | 89.9% | 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) | 1 084 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105062454 |
| Exam centre number | 1009932 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Cnr.Buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Eagle Park |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100067 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Pelican Park High School
Is Pelican Park High School a public or private school?
Pelican Park High School is a public high school.
Does Pelican Park High 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 5 school.
What is Pelican Park High School's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 199 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.3%, 2024 94.2%.
How many learners are at Pelican Park High School?
1 084 learners and 40 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Pelican Park High School?
Its EMIS number is 105062454. Its exam centre number is 1009932.
Where is Pelican Park High School?
Cnr Buck Rd & 11 Th Avenue Pelican Park Zeekoevlei 7945. It is in Eagle Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 396 1102.
Schools near Pelican Park High School
Zeekoevlei Secondary School
Eagle Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 479 m
85.3% matric 2025Zeekoevlei Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 644 m
Jeq Preparatory School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape 707 m
Buck Road Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 993 m
St. Clements RC Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Die Duine Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.5 km
Lotus River Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Pelican Park Primary
Pelikan Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.