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Sunridge Circle High School
Sunridge, Cape Town, Western Cape
Sunridge Circle High School is a public high school in Sunridge, 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 752 learners and 20 educators, about 37.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 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, 88.7% of its 62 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.7% of the school's 62 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | 45 | 72.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 62 | 55 | 88.7% | 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) | 752 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 37.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 100000739 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Circle Road & Gie Road Sunridge 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | C/O Circle Road & Gie Road Sunridge Table View 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Sunridge |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100113 |
| 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 Sunridge Circle High School
Is Sunridge Circle High School a public or private school?
Sunridge Circle High School is a public high school.
Does Sunridge Circle 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 Sunridge Circle High School's matric pass rate?
88.7% of its 62 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2024 72.6%.
How many learners are at Sunridge Circle High School?
752 learners and 20 educators (about 37.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sunridge Circle High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000739.
Where is Sunridge Circle High School?
C/O Circle Road & Gie Road Sunridge 7441. It is in Sunridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 072 322 5906.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.