Zonnebloem Boys Primary School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape 96 m
Public high school
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School is a public high school in Zonnebloem, 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 406 learners and 17 educators, about 23.9 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, 88.6% of its 70 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.6% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 60 | 92.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 72 | 61 | 84.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 70 | 62 | 88.6% | 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) | 406 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 23.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103310328 |
| Exam centre number | 1001174 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7915 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 216 Woodstock Unknown 7915 |
| Suburb / area | Zonnebloem |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100057 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Zonnebloem Nest Senior School
Is Zonnebloem Nest Senior School a public or private school?
Zonnebloem Nest Senior School is a public high school.
Does Zonnebloem Nest Senior 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 5 school.
What is Zonnebloem Nest Senior School's matric pass rate?
88.6% of its 70 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.3%, 2024 84.7%.
How many learners are at Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
406 learners and 17 educators (about 23.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
Its EMIS number is 103310328. Its exam centre number is 1001174.
Where is Zonnebloem Nest Senior School?
Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7915. It is in Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 461 5308.
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92.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.