Oakley House School
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100.0% matric 2025Public high school
South Peninsula High School
Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape
South Peninsula High School is a public high school in Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 030 learners and 32 educators, about 32.2 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 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.2% of its 169 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.2% of the school's 169 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 203 | 98.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 181 | 178 | 98.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 169 | 166 | 98.2% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 030 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105313351 |
| Exam centre number | 1009949 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Kendal Road Diep River 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Old Kendal Road Diep River Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Plumstead |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100073 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 South Peninsula High School
Is South Peninsula High School a public or private school?
South Peninsula High School is a public high school.
Does South Peninsula 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 5 school.
What is South Peninsula High School's matric pass rate?
98.2% of its 169 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.5%, 2024 98.3%.
How many learners are at South Peninsula High School?
1 030 learners and 32 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of South Peninsula High School?
Its EMIS number is 105313351. Its exam centre number is 1009949.
Where is South Peninsula High School?
Old Kendal Road Diep River 7945. It is in Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 712 9318.
Schools near South Peninsula High School
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Cultivating Excellence Academy
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Khanyisa School
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Timour Hall Primary School
Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Bergvliet High School
Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
100.0% matric 2025Norman Henshilwood High School
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Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.