De Tyger Laerskool
Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 305 m
Public high school
Tygerberg Hoërskool
De Tijger, Cape Town, Western Cape
Tygerberg Hoërskool is a public high school in De Tijger, 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 1 076 learners and 48 educators, about 22.4 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.0% of its 192 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.0% of the school's 192 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 180 | 177 | 98.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 169 | 166 | 98.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 192 | 190 | 99.0% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 076 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 22.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101310310 |
| Exam centre number | 1002238 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fairfieldweg Noord Parow 7500 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Fairfieldweg Noord Parow Unknown 7500 |
| Suburb / area | De Tijger |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100002 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Tygerberg Hoërskool
Is Tygerberg Hoërskool a public or private school?
Tygerberg Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Tygerberg Hoërskool 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 Tygerberg Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
99.0% of its 192 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.3%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Tygerberg Hoërskool?
1 076 learners and 48 educators (about 22.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tygerberg Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 101310310. Its exam centre number is 1002238.
Where is Tygerberg Hoërskool?
Fairfieldweg Noord Parow 7500. It is in De Tijger, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 939 2023.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.