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Public high school
Soneike High School
Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape
Soneike High School is a public high school in Highbury, 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 882 learners and 28 educators, about 31.5 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.4% of its 197 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.4% of the school's 197 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 119 | 78.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 206 | 186 | 90.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 197 | 190 | 96.4% | 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 | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 882 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000272 |
| Exam centre number | 1004406 |
Address and location
| Street address | Highbury Road Kuils River 7580 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 806 Kuils River Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Highbury |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100019 |
| 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 Soneike High School
Is Soneike High School a public or private school?
Soneike High School is a public high school.
Does Soneike High 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 4 school.
What is Soneike High School's matric pass rate?
96.4% of its 197 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.3%, 2024 90.3%.
How many learners are at Soneike High School?
882 learners and 28 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Soneike High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000272. Its exam centre number is 1004406.
Where is Soneike High School?
Highbury Road Kuils River 7580. It is in Highbury, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 903 4459.
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