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Public high school
Perseverance Sek
Belhar Ext 16, Cape Town, Western Cape
Perseverance Sek is a public high school in Belhar Ext 16, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 465 learners and 17 educators, about 27.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.7% of its 84 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.7% of the school's 84 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 78 | 75.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 79 | 58 | 73.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 84 | 72 | 85.7% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 465 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 27.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101323772 |
| Exam centre number | 1002229 |
Address and location
| Street address | Alabamalaan Uitbreiding 13 Belhar 7493 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Alabamalaan Uitbreiding 13 Belhar 7493 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 16 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100012 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Perseverance Sek
Is Perseverance Sek a public or private school?
Perseverance Sek is a public high school.
Does Perseverance Sek charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Perseverance Sek's matric pass rate?
85.7% of its 84 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.0%, 2024 73.4%.
How many learners are at Perseverance Sek?
465 learners and 17 educators (about 27.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Perseverance Sek?
Its EMIS number is 101323772. Its exam centre number is 1002229.
Where is Perseverance Sek?
Alabamalaan Uitbreiding 13 Belhar 7493. It is in Belhar Ext 16, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 6116.
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