Princeton Secondary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro South

Public Secondary School Q5

About Princeton Secondary School

Serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Princeton Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Metro South education district. In 2025, the school reported 1073 learners and 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Princeton Secondary 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

Princeton Secondary 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

Princeton Secondary 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, Princeton Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,073 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Princeton Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Woodlands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 1 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 Mitchell & Bergsig Avenue Woodlands Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Bergsig & Mitchell Avenue Woodlands Mitchell's Plain 7785.

Curriculum & Academics

Princeton Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Princeton Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Princeton Secondary 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

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Address

C/o Mitchell & Bergsig Avenue Woodlands Mitchells Plain 7785

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

C/o Bergsig & Mitchell Avenue Woodlands Mitchell's Plain 7785

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,073
Educators 32

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro South

EMIS Number

106493481

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.