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Norman Henshilwood High School

SecondaryPublic EMIS: 105310269

Plumstead, METRO SOUTH, Western Cape

1,070
Learners
19:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Norman Henshilwood High School?

Norman Henshilwood High School is a public secondary school in Plumstead, within the METRO SOUTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,070 enrolled learners and 56 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Norman Henshilwood High School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 78%

(Q5 Secondary schools in Western Cape)

Matric Results

Matric results are not yet available for this school. This may be because the school writes IEB or Cambridge exams (not included in DBE reporting), is newly registered, or had no matric candidates in recent years.

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What other schools are near Norman Henshilwood High School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Positive Behaviour Intervention and Res
Special NeedsPublic
13 educators

Data not available

Wynberg · 0.8km away
Timour Hall Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
750 learners 32 educators 23:1
Lower L:E ratio than 64%
Plumstead · 0.8km away
Cultivating Excellence Academy
CombinedIndependent

Data not available

Plumstead · 1km away
Darun Na'Im Academy
CombinedIndependent
119 learners 18 educators 7:1
Lower L:E ratio than 83%
Wynberg · 1.2km away
St. Augustine's Rc Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
761 learners 22 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 12%
Wynberg · 1.2km away

Which schools are similar to Norman Henshilwood High School?

Secondary schools in Plumstead with a similar quintile (Q5).

Plumstead High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,101 learners 36 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 25%
Plumstead
South Peninsula High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,030 learners 32 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 16%
Plumstead

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CONSTANTIA ROAD CONSTANTIA 7806

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.