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Public high school
Sinenjongo High School
Marconi Beam, Cape Town, Western Cape
Sinenjongo High School is a public high school in Marconi Beam, 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 1 665 learners and 51 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.5% of its 279 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 279 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 301 | 267 | 88.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 255 | 225 | 88.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 279 | 244 | 87.5% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 665 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103353491 |
| Exam centre number | 1002267 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11a Freedom Way Joe Slovo Park Milnerton 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 841 Milnerton Post Office Milnerton 7435 |
| Suburb / area | Marconi Beam |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100004 |
| 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 Sinenjongo High School
Is Sinenjongo High School a public or private school?
Sinenjongo High School is a public high school.
Does Sinenjongo High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Sinenjongo High School's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 279 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.7%, 2024 88.2%.
How many learners are at Sinenjongo High School?
1 665 learners and 51 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sinenjongo High School?
Its EMIS number is 103353491. Its exam centre number is 1002267.
Where is Sinenjongo High School?
11a Freedom Way Joe Slovo Park Milnerton 7441. It is in Marconi Beam, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 204 0590.
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Seal College
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Milnerton High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.