Mitchell's Plain High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Mitchell's Plain High School
Mitchell's Plain High School is a public secondary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school recorded 960 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mitchell's Plain 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
As a Q5 institution, Mitchell's Plain High School 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
Mitchell's Plain 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, Mitchell's Plain High School reported a total enrollment of 960 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Mitchell's Plain High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mitchells Plain Cbd), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 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: 351 Merrydale Avenue Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: 351 Merrydale Avenue Portland Unknown 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Mitchell's Plain High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mitchell's Plain 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 Mitchell's Plain 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
351 Merrydale Avenue Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
351 Merrydale Avenue Portland Unknown 7785
Phone
+27 68 403 5696Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000667
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.