Hermeslaan Primary School
Saxonsea, Cape Town, Western Cape 211 m
Public high school
Saxonsea Sekondêr
Saxonsea, Cape Town, Western Cape
Saxonsea Sekondêr is a public high school in Saxonsea, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 291 learners and 45 educators, about 28.7 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.0% of its 262 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.0% of the school's 262 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 224 | 212 | 94.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 273 | 256 | 93.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 262 | 249 | 95.0% | 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 | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 291 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 132473324 |
| Exam centre number | 1005518 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hermeslaan 8 Saxon-Sea Atlantis 7349 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 993 Reygersdal Unknown 7352 |
| Suburb / area | Saxonsea |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100029 |
| 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 Saxonsea Sekondêr
Is Saxonsea Sekondêr a public or private school?
Saxonsea Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Saxonsea Sekondêr 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 4 school.
What is Saxonsea Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
95.0% of its 262 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.6%, 2024 93.8%.
How many learners are at Saxonsea Sekondêr?
1 291 learners and 45 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Saxonsea Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 132473324. Its exam centre number is 1005518.
Where is Saxonsea Sekondêr?
Hermeslaan 8 Saxon-Sea Atlantis 7349. It is in Saxonsea, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 572 1399.
Schools near Saxonsea Sekondêr
Saxonsea No.2 High School
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Grosvenor Primêre Skool
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Saxonsea Primêre Skool
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Atlantis Vaardigheidskool
Avondale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.9 km
Atlantis Sekondêre Skool
Avondale, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.9 km
73.3% matric 2025Parkview Primêre Skool
Avondale, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.0 km
Avondale Primary School
Avondale, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.4 km
Robinhill Special School
Beacon Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.