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Public high school
Protea Heights Academy
Protea Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape
Protea Heights Academy is a public high school in Protea Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 309 learners and 55 educators, about 23.8 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, 93.2% of its 191 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.2% of the school's 191 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 167 | 161 | 96.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 185 | 180 | 97.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 191 | 178 | 93.2% | 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) | 1 309 |
| Educators (2025) | 55 |
| Learners per educator | 23.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000355 |
| Exam centre number | 1004492 |
Address and location
| Street address | 33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560 |
| Suburb / area | Protea Heights |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100008 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Protea Heights Academy
Is Protea Heights Academy a public or private school?
Protea Heights Academy is a public high school.
Does Protea Heights Academy 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 Protea Heights Academy's matric pass rate?
93.2% of its 191 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.4%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at Protea Heights Academy?
1 309 learners and 55 educators (about 23.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Protea Heights Academy?
Its EMIS number is 100000355. Its exam centre number is 1004492.
Where is Protea Heights Academy?
33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560. It is in Protea Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 981 0021.
Schools near Protea Heights Academy
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Brackenfell Primary School
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Northpine Technical High School
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Brackenfell Hoërskool
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Northpine Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.