Mary Kihn School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Mary Kihn School
A public special needs education school serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Mary Kihn School operates under the Metro Central education district. The school recorded 85 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Mary Kihn 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
Mary Kihn 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, Mary Kihn School reported a total enrollment of 85 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, 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
Mary Kihn School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Observatory), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 5 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: 34 Low Street Observatory 7925. For postal correspondence, use: 34 Low Street Observatory Unknown 7925.
Curriculum & Academics
Mary Kihn School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn 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
34 Low Street Observatory 7925
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
34 Low Street Observatory Unknown 7925
Phone
+27 21 447 0310Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105309608
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.