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Simon's Town School
Simon`s Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
Simon's Town School is a public combined school in Simon`s Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 154 learners and 42 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Western Cape (754 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, 96.1% of its 102 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.1% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 106 | 89.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 113 | 108 | 95.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 102 | 98 | 96.1% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 154 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 17 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104312245 |
| Exam centre number | 1009946 |
Address and location
| Street address | Harrington Road Simon's Town 7975 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 38 Simon's Town Unknown 7995 |
| Suburb / area | Simon`s Town |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100061 |
| 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 Simon's Town School
Is Simon's Town School a public or private school?
Simon's Town School is a public combined school.
Does Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town School's matric pass rate?
96.1% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.8%, 2024 95.6%.
How many learners are at Simon's Town School?
1 154 learners and 42 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 17 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Simon's Town School?
Its EMIS number is 104312245. Its exam centre number is 1009946.
Where is Simon's Town School?
Harrington Road Simon's Town 7975. It is in Simon`s Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 786 1056.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.