Hout Bay Primary School
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 87 m
Public high school
Silikamva High School
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Silikamva High School is a public high school in Hout Bay, 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 932 learners and 31 educators, about 30.1 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, all 154 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 154 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 126 | 93.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 148 | 94.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 154 | 154 | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 932 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000129 |
| Exam centre number | 1009919 |
Address and location
| Street address | Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806 |
| Suburb / area | Hout Bay |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100074 |
| 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 Silikamva High School
Is Silikamva High School a public or private school?
Silikamva High School is a public high school.
Does Silikamva High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Silikamva High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 154 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.3%, 2024 94.3%.
How many learners are at Silikamva High School?
932 learners and 31 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Silikamva High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000129. Its exam centre number is 1009919.
Where is Silikamva High School?
Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806. It is in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 790 3514.
Schools near Silikamva High School
Disa Primary School (Hout Bay)
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 345 m
International School of Hout Bay
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 616 m
Ambleside School of Hout Bay
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 862 m
Valenture Institute
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 916 m
Oranjekloof Mor Primary School
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 920 m
Kronendal Primary School
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Nowers High School Academy
Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Llandudno Primary School
Llandudno, Cape Town, Western Cape 2.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.