Fairmont High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Fairmont High School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Fairmont High School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Metro North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1513 learners with a teaching staff of 85, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. 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
Fairmont 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
Fairmont 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
Fairmont 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, Fairmont High School reported a total enrollment of 1,513 learners with a teaching staff of 85 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Fairmont High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Eversdal Heights), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 7 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: Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X11 Durbanville Unknown 7551.
Curriculum & Academics
Fairmont High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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
Medway Durbell Durbanville 7551
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Private Bag X11 Durbanville Unknown 7551
Phone
+27 21 976 1147Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
101310232
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.