Helderberg High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Helderberg High School
In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Helderberg High School operates as a independent secondary school within the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 203 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 14:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Helderberg 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
Helderberg 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, Helderberg High School reported a total enrollment of 203 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Helderberg High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Stellenbosch Farms), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 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: Helderberg College Road Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22 Somerset West Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Helderberg High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Helderberg 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 Helderberg 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
Helderberg College Road Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 22 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 855 4949Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110000838
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.