Hillview Academy High School
📍 Durbanville, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Learners
N/A
Educators
N/A
Learners (2025)
1,535
Educators (2025)
71
Learner : Educator
21.6:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Durbanville Hoerskool is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Durbanville, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,535 learners and is staffed by 71 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 22:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Metro North education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (300 of 300 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Durbanville Hoerskool Matric Performance
Since 2023, Durbanville Hoerskool has remained fairly steady, moving from a 100.0% pass rate to 100.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 300 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 300 | 300 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 245 | 245 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 234 | 234 | 100.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: DURBANVILLE HS. (1002213).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Durbanville Hoerskool offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 98.7%. Mathematics performed strongest at 100.0%, while Business Studies was the weakest at 90.8%. 6 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 176 | 176 |
100.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 125 | 124 |
99.2%
|
| Physical Sciences | 104 | 102 |
98.1%
|
| Life Sciences | 116 | 114 |
98.3%
|
| English (FAL) | 258 | 258 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 45 | 45 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 98 | 89 |
90.8%
|
| Economics | 46 | 46 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 48 | 48 |
100.0%
|
| History | 34 | 34 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
100.0%
176 wrote · 176 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
99.2%
125 wrote · 124 achieved
Physical Sciences
98.1%
104 wrote · 102 achieved
Life Sciences
98.3%
116 wrote · 114 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
258 wrote · 258 achieved
Accounting
100.0%
45 wrote · 45 achieved
Business Studies
90.8%
98 wrote · 89 achieved
Economics
100.0%
46 wrote · 46 achieved
Geography
100.0%
48 wrote · 48 achieved
History
100.0%
34 wrote · 34 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 274 other secondary schools in City of Cape Town.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
100.0%
Durbanville Hoerskool
87.9%
Area average
Durbanville Hoerskool
Area average
Durbanville Hoerskool's 2025 pass rate is 12.1 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
21.6:1
vs 28.8:1 area average
Ranks 52nd of 270
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range)
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Durbanville Hoerskool's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Durbanville Hoerskool for 2027?
For 2027, Durbanville Hoerskool (Q5) falls within a r8,000 – r45,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 1,535 learners in the Metro North district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 021 976 3188 for the published amount.
Is Durbanville Hoerskool a no-fee school?
No, Durbanville Hoerskool is a fee-charging school (Q5) in the Metro North district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Durbanville Hoerskool and what does it mean for fees?
Durbanville Hoerskool is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Durbanville, Durbanville SP, Western Cape in the Metro North district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Durbanville Hoerskool, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Durbanville Hoerskool. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Metro North education district is summarised below.
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1
Confirm availability with Durbanville Hoerskool
Call 021 976 3188 to confirm whether Durbanville Hoerskool has open places for the year you're applying.
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2
Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Durbanville Hoerskool as a preferred school.
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3
Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Durbanville Hoerskool (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Durbanville Hoerskool.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Durbanville Hoerskool for the next school year?
To apply to Durbanville Hoerskool for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Durbanville Hoerskool as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Durbanville Hoerskool via phone 021 976 3188.
What documents do I need to apply at Durbanville Hoerskool?
Durbanville Hoerskool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Durbanville Hoerskool (phone 021 976 3188) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
101310227
Circuit
7
Ward
19100112.0
Local municipality
City of Cape Town
District municipality
City of Cape Town
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby