John Graham Primary School
Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape 228 m
Public high school
Plumstead High School
Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape
Plumstead High School is a public high school in Plumstead, 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 1 101 learners and 36 educators, about 30.6 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, 94.4% of its 216 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.4% of the school's 216 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 169 | 94.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 172 | 163 | 94.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 216 | 204 | 94.4% | 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) | 1 101 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 30.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310279 |
| Exam centre number | 1009933 |
Address and location
| Street address | Basil Road Plumstead 7800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Basil Road Plumstead Unknown 7800 |
| Suburb / area | Plumstead |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100063 |
| 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 Plumstead High School
Is Plumstead High School a public or private school?
Plumstead High School is a public high school.
Does Plumstead 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 Plumstead High School's matric pass rate?
94.4% of its 216 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.4%, 2024 94.8%.
How many learners are at Plumstead High School?
1 101 learners and 36 educators (about 30.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Plumstead High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310279. Its exam centre number is 1009933.
Where is Plumstead High School?
Basil Road Plumstead 7800. It is in Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 761 8066.
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50.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.