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Public high school
Simanyene Secondary School
Asanda, Cape Town, Western Cape
Simanyene Secondary School is a public high school in Asanda, 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 1 797 learners and 49 educators, about 36.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 98.6% of its 276 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 276 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 278 | 247 | 88.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 271 | 250 | 92.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 276 | 272 | 98.6% | 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) | 1 797 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 111322504 |
| Exam centre number | 1007764 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2060 Somerset West Unknown 7129 |
| Suburb / area | Asanda |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100085 |
| 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 Simanyene Secondary School
Is Simanyene Secondary School a public or private school?
Simanyene Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Simanyene Secondary 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 Simanyene Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 276 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.8%, 2024 92.3%.
How many learners are at Simanyene Secondary School?
1 797 learners and 49 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Simanyene Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 111322504. Its exam centre number is 1007764.
Where is Simanyene Secondary School?
Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140. It is in Asanda, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 845 4280.
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88.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.