Cathcart High School
Cathcart, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Cathcart High School
Cathcart High School is classified as a public combined school serving the Cathcart area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 724 learners were enrolled, taught by 43 educators at a ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cathcart High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Cathcart 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
Cathcart 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Cathcart High School reported a total enrollment of 724 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Cathcart High School is situated in Cathcart, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 45 Merriman Street, Cathcart, 5310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 73, Cathcart, 5310.
Curriculum & Academics
Cathcart High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cathcart 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 Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cathcart 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
45 Merriman Street, Cathcart, 5310
Cathcart, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 73, Cathcart, 5310
Phone
+27 45 843 1130Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600095
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.