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Public high school
Voortrekker Hoërskool
Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape
Voortrekker Hoërskool is a public high school in Kenilworth, 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 657 learners and 27 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 93.4% of its 121 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.4% of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 116 | 91.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 111 | 107 | 96.4% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 121 | 113 | 93.4% | 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 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) | 657 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310311 |
| Exam centre number | 1009955 |
Address and location
| Street address | Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth 7708 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth Unknown 7708 |
| Suburb / area | Kenilworth |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Voortrekker Hoërskool
Is Voortrekker Hoërskool a public or private school?
Voortrekker Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Voortrekker 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 Voortrekker Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
93.4% of its 121 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.3%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at Voortrekker Hoërskool?
657 learners and 27 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Voortrekker Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 105310311. Its exam centre number is 1009955.
Where is Voortrekker Hoërskool?
Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth 7708. It is in Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 762 4268.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.