Muir College Boys High School
Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Muir College Boys High School
With EMIS number 200100538, Muir College Boys High School is a public combined school located in Kariega, Eastern Cape, operating within the Nelson Mandela district. The 2025 academic year saw 690 enrolled learners instructed by 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Muir College Boys 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
Muir College Boys 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
Muir College Boys High 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Muir College Boys High School reported a total enrollment of 690 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Muir College Boys High School is situated in Kariega (Vanes Estate), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sir Thomas Muir Drive, Vanes Estate, Kariega, 6229. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 231, Vanes Estate, Uitenhage, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Muir College Boys High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Muir College Boys High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Muir College Boys 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
Sir Thomas Muir Drive, Vanes Estate, Kariega, 6229
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 231, Vanes Estate, Uitenhage, 6230
Phone
+27 41 966 1147Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100538
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.