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Public high school
Symphony Sekondêr
Belhar Ext 6, Cape Town, Western Cape
Symphony Sekondêr is a public high school in Belhar Ext 6, 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 868 learners and 31 educators, about 28 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.9% of its 87 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.9% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | 68 | 80.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 102 | 87 | 85.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 87 | 73 | 83.9% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 868 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 28 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101323659 |
| Exam centre number | 1002236 |
Address and location
| Street address | Symphonyweg Belhar 7507 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 10174 Belhar Unknown 7507 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 6 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100022 |
| 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 Symphony Sekondêr
Is Symphony Sekondêr a public or private school?
Symphony Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Symphony Sekondêr 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 Symphony Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
83.9% of its 87 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.0%, 2024 85.3%.
How many learners are at Symphony Sekondêr?
868 learners and 31 educators (about 28 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Symphony Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 101323659. Its exam centre number is 1002236.
Where is Symphony Sekondêr?
Symphonyweg Belhar 7507. It is in Belhar Ext 6, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 1140.
Schools near Symphony Sekondêr
Symphony Primary School
Belhar Ext 7, Cape Town, Western Cape 517 m
Oasis Special School
Belhar Ext 8, Cape Town, Western Cape 526 m
Dr. van der Ross Primary School
Belhar Ext 12, Cape Town, Western Cape 676 m
Riebeeckstraat Primary School
Belhar Ext 15, Cape Town, Western Cape 803 m
Matroosbergweg Primary School
Belhar Ext 13, Cape Town, Western Cape 835 m
Excelsior Sekondêr
Belhar Ext 4, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
81.6% matric 2025Perseverance Sek
Belhar Ext 16, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
85.7% matric 2025Belhar Islamic Primary School
Belhar Ext 3, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.