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Public special needs school
Vista Nova-School
Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape
Vista Nova-School is a public special needs school in Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 440 learners and 45 educators, about 9.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 learners). 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, 94.4% of its 36 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.4% of the school's 36 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 29 | 96.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 29 | 26 | 89.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 36 | 34 | 94.4% | 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 special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 440 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 9.8 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105315613 |
| Exam centre number | 36 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11 Milner Road Rondebosch 7700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 193 Rondebosch Unknown 7700 |
| Suburb / area | Rondebosch |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100058 |
| 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 Vista Nova-School
Is Vista Nova-School a public or private school?
Vista Nova-School is a public special needs school.
Does Vista Nova-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.
What is Vista Nova-School's matric pass rate?
94.4% of its 36 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.7%, 2024 89.7%.
How many learners are at Vista Nova-School?
440 learners and 45 educators (about 9.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vista Nova-School?
Its EMIS number is 105315613. Its exam centre number is 36.
Where is Vista Nova-School?
11 Milner Road Rondebosch 7700. It is in Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 689 5323.
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