Silverstream Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 140 m
Public high school
Phoenix Sekondêr
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape
Phoenix Sekondêr is a public high school in Manenberg, 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 878 learners and 27 educators, about 32.5 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 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, 76.9% of its 134 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.9% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 70 | 64.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 121 | 89 | 73.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 134 | 103 | 76.9% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 878 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 32.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483494 |
| Exam centre number | 1001150 |
Address and location
| Street address | Silverstreamweg Manenberg 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Silverstreamweg Manenberg Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Manenberg |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100045 |
| 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 Phoenix Sekondêr
Is Phoenix Sekondêr a public or private school?
Phoenix Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Phoenix Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Phoenix Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
76.9% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 64.2%, 2024 73.6%.
How many learners are at Phoenix Sekondêr?
878 learners and 27 educators (about 32.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phoenix Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 105483494. Its exam centre number is 1001150.
Where is Phoenix Sekondêr?
Silverstreamweg Manenberg 7764. It is in Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 638 4577.
Schools near Phoenix Sekondêr
Manenberg Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 564 m
Luzuko Primary School
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 585 m
The Leadership College
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 596 m
90.7% matric 2025Easter Peak Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 646 m
Saambou Primêre Skool
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 712 m
Edendale Primêre Skool
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 778 m
Silverstream School of Skills
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 790 m
Bonga Lower Primary School
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 812 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.