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Pinelands High School
Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Pinelands High School is a public high school in Pinelands, 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 1 028 learners and 58 educators, about 17.7 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, 98.5% of its 196 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.5% of the school's 196 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 182 | 180 | 98.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 194 | 194 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 196 | 193 | 98.5% | 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) | 1 028 |
| Educators (2025) | 58 |
| Learners per educator | 17.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102310278 |
| Exam centre number | 1001151 |
Address and location
| Street address | Forest Drive Pinelands 7405 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Forest Drive Pinelands Unknown 7405 |
| Suburb / area | Pinelands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100053 |
| 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 Pinelands High School
Is Pinelands High School a public or private school?
Pinelands High School is a public high school.
Does Pinelands 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 Pinelands High School's matric pass rate?
98.5% of its 196 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Pinelands High School?
1 028 learners and 58 educators (about 17.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Pinelands High School?
Its EMIS number is 102310278. Its exam centre number is 1001151.
Where is Pinelands High School?
Forest Drive Pinelands 7405. It is in Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 531 7410.
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