WhereToo Guide

Best High Schools in the Western Cape

A comparison of 247 high schools listed across 18 Western Cape towns on WhereToo. Tap any school to open its directory page for the address, map location and contact details.

How to use this guide

The Western Cape has a wide mix of public high schools, independent colleges and faith-based institutions across Cape Town, the Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington), the West Coast (Vredenburg, Saldanha, Langebaan) and the Garden Route (George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay). Schools are grouped by town below so parents can shortlist options close to home or work. Each listing links to the school's WhereToo page for its exact address, map pin and any contact information the school has provided.

Curriculum (IEB vs NSC/CAPS), fees, boarding options and subject choices vary widely between schools. Once you've shortlisted schools nearby, contact each one directly for open days, admissions criteria and current fee structures.

Cape Town(189 schools)

George(12 schools)

Paarl(7 schools)

Stellenbosch(7 schools)

Worcester(5 schools)

Ceres(3 schools)

Knysna(3 schools)

Oudtshoorn(3 schools)

Wellington(3 schools)

Caledon(2 schools)

Hermanus(2 schools)

Malmesbury(2 schools)

Mossel Bay(2 schools)

Tulbagh(2 schools)

Vredenburg(2 schools)

Khayelitsha(1 school)

Saldanha(1 school)

Swellendam(1 school)