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Sans Souci Girls' High School
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Sans Souci Girls' High School is a public high school in Newlands, 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 455 learners and 27 educators, about 16.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 95.7% of its 46 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.7% of the school's 46 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 64 | 98.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 57 | 57 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 46 | 44 | 95.7% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 455 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 16.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310296 |
| Exam centre number | 1009943 |
Address and location
| Street address | Esme Road Newlands 7700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 44330 Claremont Unknown 7735 |
| Suburb / area | Newlands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School
Is Sans Souci Girls' High School a public or private school?
Sans Souci Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Sans Souci Girls' 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 Sans Souci Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
95.7% of its 46 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.5%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Sans Souci Girls' High School?
455 learners and 27 educators (about 16.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sans Souci Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 105310296. Its exam centre number is 1009943.
Where is Sans Souci Girls' High School?
Esme Road Newlands 7700. It is in Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 671 7188.
Schools near Sans Souci Girls' High School
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Groote Schuur High School
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100.0% matric 2025Claremont Primary School
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Herschel Girls School
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Groote Schuur Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.