Melkbos High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Melkbos High School
Melkbos High School functions as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, falling within the Metro North education district. The school recorded 1118 learners and 51 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Melkbos 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
Melkbos 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
Melkbos High School 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, Melkbos High School reported a total enrollment of 1,118 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Melkbos High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Melkbosch Strand), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 10 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: Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand 7441. For postal correspondence, use: Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand Unknown 7441.
Curriculum & Academics
Melkbos High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Melkbos 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 Melkbos 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
Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand 7441
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand Unknown 7441
Phone
+27 21 553 0086Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000110
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.