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Curriculum British Curriculum, South African Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Introduction
South African College High School (SACS) is a boys' secondary school located on a campus in Newlands, Cape Town, serving Grades 8–12 (ages 13–18). The school follows the South African CAPS curriculum leading to the National Senior Certificate while also offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A‑level options as academic enrichment (GCSEs from Grade 8; AS/A levels from Grade 10). English is taught as the home language; Afrikaans or isiXhosa are offered as first additional languages and French is available as an additional language option. SACS operates three boarding houses (De Villiers, Michaelis and Rosedale) with capacity for around 160 boarders and publishes a boarding handbook governing residential life. The campus includes extensive sports facilities (large sports fields, a swimming pool and rowing activity), a gym and dedicated music provision, and the school reports planned upgrades to its music facilities as part of campus development projects. Admissions, fees and scholarship information are published on the school website.
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Fees
Annual tuition at South African College High School ranges from ZAR 73,500 to ZAR 154,300 depending on year group. That works out at roughly ZAR 73,500 to ZAR 154,300 for secondary, ZAR 73,500 to ZAR 152,500 for sixth form.
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FAQs
Where is South African College High School located and what is its setting?
SACS High School is at Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town 7700, on the Montebello Estate at the foot of Table Mountain. It is a private boys' high school with dedicated boarding facilities.
What is the age range and how is the curriculum organized into GET and FET?
The school serves learners aged 13 to 18. GET (Grades 8–9) requires all compulsory subjects with options such as IsiXhosa, French, Visual Arts or Music; FET (Grades 10–12) has four compulsory subjects and allows a range of electives.
Are Cambridge GCSE, AS and A Levels available at SACS as enrichment?
Yes. Cambridge GCSE, AS and A Levels are offered alongside the NSC as enrichment. Maths and Chemistry can be taken as GCSE from Grade 8, and senior students may study AS/A Levels in selected subjects starting in Grade 10.
What are the 2026 tuition and boarding fees for SACS High School?
In 2026, Grade 8 tuition is 72,800 ZAR per year; Grades 9–11 are 71,000 ZAR per year; Grade 12 is 71,000 ZAR per year (excluding extras). A Voluntary Development Fund of 2,500 ZAR applies. Boarding costs 79,000 ZAR per year (19,750 ZAR per term).
How does the Grade 8 2027 admissions process work and what documents are required?
Grade 8 2027 admissions are via the WCED Admissions Portal (open 10 March–14 April 2026). Outcomes are published 28 May 2026, with notifications sent by email or SMS between 28 May and 10 June 2026. Required documents include End of Year Reports for 2025, the Learner's Unabridged Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence, and, if applicable, a Study Permit or Police Affidavit.
Are scholarships available for Grade 8 admissions, and when do they run?
Academic and Music Scholarships for Grade 8 2027 are available to exceptional applicants. Applications close on 9 February 2026, with the Academic Scholarship Exam on 11 February 2026 and the Music Scholarship Exam on 12 February 2026. There are also Rhodes and Hugo-Hamman scholarships described in the program.
Is there a waitlist for Grade 9–12 admissions, and how does it work?
Yes. Applications for Grade 9–12 in 2027 are automatically placed on a waiting list due to limited spaces.
What additional costs should families budget for beyond tuition?
Beyond tuition, families should budget for matric year extras, Grade 8 camp, subject levies, external exam fees for Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑levels, music tuition and exams, sports kits, trips, uniforms and textbooks, and other incidental expenses.
How are fees billed and what payment methods does the school accept?
Public materials do not publish a detailed billing calendar or accepted payment methods. The fees listed are annual, and you should expect a formal invoicing process, but specific due dates and payment options are not disclosed publicly.
What does the GET curriculum look like at SACS?
GET (Grades 8–9) requires all compulsory subjects with options in IsiXhosa, French, Visual Arts or Music.
What does the Grade 10–12 FET curriculum involve and how many subjects are chosen?
FET (Grades 10–12) includes English Home Language, Afrikaans or IsiXhosa (First Additional Language), Mathematics or Maths Literacy, and Life Orientation as compulsory subjects. Students then choose three more subjects from a broad list such as Physical Science, Life Science, Music, French (Second Additional), Geography, History, Visual Arts, Economics, Accounting, and Information Technology.
What were the 2024 Matric NSC results at SACS?
The 2024 Matric NSC results show 169 candidates with a 100% pass rate, an average grade of 70.8%, 43 A averages, and 353 subject distinctions (about 2 per student). The school has achieved 100% pass rates for the past five years, with seven consecutive years at 100%.
How does SACS support students heading to university?
Universities are invited to speak to students, and the Counselling Support Unit provides career guidance and assistance with subject choices to align with university admission requirements.
What sports facilities are available on campus?
The campus features a 480 m² gym, a water-based hockey pitch with floodlights, five rugby fields, a main cricket field with pavilion and nets, five tennis courts, two squash courts, and two basketball courts, plus additional pavilions and viewing facilities.
What IT and learning facilities support students at SACS?
Information Technology in the classroom includes interactive whiteboards, projectors and e-beams, with campus-wide wifi. The Media and IT Centre is air-conditioned and houses 40 computers with current software.
What arts and clubs facilities exist for students?
Clubs and societies include Chess, Debating, History, French Club, Interact Club, First Aid, Multimedia, Music, Outreach, 67 Kids to School, Coding and Robotics, and Christian Union, supported by dedicated spaces and staff.
What clubs and societies can students join beyond the classroom?
Students can participate in Chess, Debating, History Society, French Club, Interact, First Aid, Multimedia, Music, Outreach and Coding & Robotics, among others; there are frequent performance and competition opportunities for some clubs.
What leadership opportunities and awards programs are available?
Student leadership is led by Prefects, with the Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect named for each year. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is facilitated on campus, and the School Governing Body provides governance alongside leadership development within the school.
What is the music program like at SACS?
Music is offered as a Matric subject or as an extracurricular course with four full-time staff and many instruments (including clarinet, drums, flute, French horn, marimba, piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba and voice). There are multiple ensembles and frequent performing opportunities, with external exam options through Royal Schools, Trinity College or Unisa.
What wellbeing and safeguarding support does SACS provide?
The Counselling Support Unit offers emotional and psychological support, career guidance, and academic assistance, with two qualified counsellors and external referrals to clinical psychologists when needed. The school also monitors safeguarding through itsAdmissions Policy to ensure fair access.
