Malmesbury High School No.2
Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast
About Malmesbury High School No.2
As a public secondary school, Malmesbury High School No.2 provides education to learners in Malmesbury, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the West Coast education district. For the 2025 academic year, 386 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Malmesbury High School No.2 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, Malmesbury High School No.2 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
Malmesbury High School No.2 operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Malmesbury High School No.2 reported a total enrollment of 386 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Malmesbury High School No.2 is situated in Malmesbury (Greater Chatsworth), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 571 Cemetery Street 7354. For postal correspondence, use: 572 Cemetery Street Unknown Unknown 7354.
Curriculum & Academics
Malmesbury High School No.2 is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Malmesbury High School No.2 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 Malmesbury High School No.2 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
571 Cemetery Street 7354
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Postal
572 Cemetery Street Unknown Unknown 7354
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000804
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.