Blue Downs High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Blue Downs High School
Blue Downs High School (EMIS 100000864) serves the City Of Cape Town community as a public secondary school in Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 418 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Blue Downs High School is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Blue Downs High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Blue Downs High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Blue Downs High School reported a total enrollment of 418 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Blue Downs High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Eersterivier), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 40 Yellow Wood Road 7100. For postal correspondence, use: 40 Yellow Wood Road Unknown Unknown 7100.
Curriculum & Academics
Blue Downs High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Blue Downs High School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Blue Downs High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
40 Yellow Wood Road 7100
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
40 Yellow Wood Road Unknown Unknown 7100
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000864
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.