Rahmaniyeh Primary School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape 11 m
Public special needs school
Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf is a public special needs school in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 107 learners and 19 educators, about 5.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 learners). 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, all 5 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 5 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 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 special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 107 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 5.6 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103315605 |
| Exam centre number | 1009911 |
Address and location
| Street address | 200 Constitution Street Zonnebloem Cape Town 7925 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2986 Cape Town Unknown 8000 |
| Suburb / area | Hout Bay |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100077 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf
Is Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf a public or private school?
Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf is a public special needs school.
Does Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf 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.
What is Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 5 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf?
107 learners and 19 educators (about 5.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf?
Its EMIS number is 103315605. Its exam centre number is 1009911.
Where is Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf?
200 Constitution Street Zonnebloem Cape Town 7925. It is in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 790 1052.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.