Cape Town High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Cape Town High School
Situated in an urban part of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Cape Town High School functions as a public secondary school within the Metro Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 877 learners with a teaching staff of 34, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cape Town High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Cape Town 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
Cape Town High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Cape Town High School reported a total enrollment of 877 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Cape Town High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Cape Town City Centre), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Government Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12207 Mill Street Cape Town 8010.
Curriculum & Academics
Cape Town High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cape Town High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Cape Town 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
Government Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8000
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 12207 Mill Street Cape Town 8010
Phone
+27 21 424 2168Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103310213
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.