Oval North Secondary School
📍 Beacon Valley, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Learners
1,297
Educators
40
Learners (2025)
1,396
Educators (2025)
41
Learner : Educator
34.0:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
83.2%
About this school
Overview
Beacon Hill Sekonder is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Beacon Valley, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,396 learners and is staffed by 41 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q4). It falls within the Metro South education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 83.2% (188 of 226 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Beacon Hill Sekonder Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Beacon Hill Sekonder has improved, moving from a 69.9% pass rate to 83.2% in 2025, the most recent year, 226 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 226 | 188 | 83.2% |
| 2024 | 149 | 132 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 186 | 130 | 69.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: BEACON HILL SEK. (1006602).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Beacon Hill Sekonder offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 81.8%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 66.7%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 | 2 |
66.7%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 224 | 180 |
80.4%
|
| Life Sciences | 28 | 27 |
96.4%
|
| English (FAL) | 25 | 25 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 32 | 27 |
84.4%
|
| Economics | 38 | 37 |
97.4%
|
| Geography | 43 | 34 |
79.1%
|
| History | 184 | 140 |
76.1%
|
Mathematics
66.7%
3 wrote · 2 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
80.4%
224 wrote · 180 achieved
Life Sciences
96.4%
28 wrote · 27 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
25 wrote · 25 achieved
Business Studies
84.4%
32 wrote · 27 achieved
Economics
97.4%
38 wrote · 37 achieved
Geography
79.1%
43 wrote · 34 achieved
History
76.1%
184 wrote · 140 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
83.2%
Beacon Hill Sekonder Secondary School
88.0%
Area average
Beacon Hill Sekonder Secondary School
Area average
Beacon Hill Sekonder Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 4.8 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
34.0:1
vs 28.8:1 area average
Ranks 198th of 270
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R1,500 – R8,000 per year (typical range)
Q4 fees in Western Cape typically fall within this band; Beacon Hill Sekonder's exact 2027 fee is set by the SGB.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Beacon Hill Sekonder for 2027?
For 2027, Beacon Hill Sekonder (Q4) falls within a r1,500 – r8,000 per year (typical range) band and serves 1,396 learners in the Metro South district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 021 376 1300 for the published amount.
Is Beacon Hill Sekonder a no-fee school?
No, Beacon Hill Sekonder is a fee-charging school (Q4) in the Metro South district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Beacon Hill Sekonder and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Beacon Valley, Beacon Valley, Western Cape, Beacon Hill Sekonder receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Beacon Hill Sekonder, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Beacon Hill Sekonder. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Metro South education district is summarised below.
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1
Confirm availability with Beacon Hill Sekonder
Call 021 376 1300 to confirm whether Beacon Hill Sekonder has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Beacon Hill Sekonder 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, Beacon Hill Sekonder (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 Beacon Hill Sekonder.
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 Beacon Hill Sekonder for the next school year?
To apply to Beacon Hill Sekonder for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Beacon Hill Sekonder 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 Beacon Hill Sekonder via phone 021 376 1300.
What documents do I need to apply at Beacon Hill Sekonder?
Beacon Hill Sekonder 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 Beacon Hill Sekonder (phone 021 376 1300) 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
106493325
Circuit
1
Ward
19100079.0
Local municipality
City of Cape Town
District municipality
City of Cape Town
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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