Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro South

Public School Of Skills

About Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills

As a public school, Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills provides school of skills education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 588 learners taught by 33 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills 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

Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills 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, Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills reported a total enrollment of 588 learners with a teaching staff of 33 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

Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills is situated in City Of Cape Town (Rocklands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South 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: C/o Weltevreden & Cedars Ave Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: Co Weltevreden & Cedars Ave Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785.

Curriculum & Academics

Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.

History & Background

Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills 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 Mitchell's Plain School Of Skills 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

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Address

C/o Weltevreden & Cedars Ave Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Co Weltevreden & Cedars Ave Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785

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Share

Enrollment (2025)

Learners 588
Educators 33

Learner:Educator Ratio

18:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSchool Of Skills
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMetro South

EMIS Number

106008227

Department of Basic Education

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.