Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School functions as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, falling within the Metro South education district. The school recorded 1536 learners and 44 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela 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, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School reported a total enrollment of 1,536 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Crossroads), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 1 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: Cnr Govan Mbeki And Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 133 Phillipi Unknown 7781.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Dr. Nelson R. Mandela 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Govan Mbeki And Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 133 Phillipi Unknown 7781
Phone
+27 21 824 2111Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106042317
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.