At a glance
- Type
- Independent combined
- Fees
- Independent, sets own fees
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026
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What does International School of Hout Bay say about itself?
Hout Bay International School is a dynamic, inclusive community and a centre of academic, cultural, and sporting excellence. We are a through school, from Nursery (the year a child turns 3) all the way through to the Diploma Programme (Graduation - aged 18). Guided by the IB curriculum and exceptional teachers, our students become curious, reflective learners equipped with the skills and values to succeed at top universities and beyond. With a strong focus on service, global awareness, and holistic development, HBIS prepares well-rounded individuals ready to make a meaningful impact. We invite you to visit and experience our unique school for yourself.
- Curriculum
- IB
- Language of instruction
- English
- Affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Grades offered
- Grade RR – Grade 12
- Typical class size (as stated by the school)
- 24
- School hours
- 07:30 - 16:00
- Principal
- Mr Gavin Budd
Subjects
Sports & extramurals
How do you apply to International School of Hout Bay?
Admissions window: Year-Round
Please follow the step-by-step process on our Admissions page.
Registration fee: R1 000 · Deposit: R15
Confirm directly with the school before applying.
What kind of school is International School of Hout Bay?
International School of Hout Bay is an independent combined school in Hout Bay, within the Metro Central education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 445 enrolled learners and 47 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1.
The school falls within the City of Cape Town local municipality. Among 154 Independent Combined schools in Western Cape, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as rural.
The school is at 61 Intersection Payne & Main R 7806, and can be reached on 021 791 7900.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
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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.
Learn about different exam bodies in South AfricaWhat is the learner-to-educator ratio at International School of Hout Bay?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals, so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools
(Independent Combined schools in Western Cape)
More about this school Insights, matric results, how it compares, data notes
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Combined school
Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.
Contact
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Location
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What other schools are near International School of Hout Bay?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 99% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 74% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other independent combined schools in Western Cape.
Grouped by sector, phase and province. Independent schools are fee-funded rather than quintile-funded, so they are not compared against public schools. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.
Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
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