Hazendal Primary School
Hazendal, Cape Town, Western Cape 322 m
Public high school
Spes Bona High School
Hazendal, Cape Town, Western Cape
Spes Bona High School is a public high school in Hazendal, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 935 learners and 26 educators, about 36 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, 59.3% of its 145 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
59.3% of the school's 145 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158 | 97 | 61.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 135 | 88 | 65.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 145 | 86 | 59.3% | 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) | 935 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 36 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483540 |
| Exam centre number | 1001161 |
Address and location
| Street address | Jan Smuts Drive Athlone 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 47 Athlone Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Hazendal |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100049 |
| 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 Spes Bona High School
Is Spes Bona High School a public or private school?
Spes Bona High School is a public high school.
Does Spes Bona 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 Spes Bona High School's matric pass rate?
59.3% of its 145 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 61.4%, 2024 65.2%.
How many learners are at Spes Bona High School?
935 learners and 26 educators (about 36 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Spes Bona High School?
Its EMIS number is 105483540. Its exam centre number is 1001161.
Where is Spes Bona High School?
Jan Smuts Drive Athlone 7764. It is in Hazendal, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 697 1100.
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