Rylands High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Rylands High School
Registered under EMIS 105062458, Rylands High School serves as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 1091 enrolled learners instructed by 42 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rylands 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
Rylands 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
Rylands 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, Rylands High School reported a total enrollment of 1,091 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Rylands High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Gatesville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 8 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: 3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9 Gatesville Unknown 7764.
Curriculum & Academics
Rylands High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rylands High School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Rylands 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
3 Boulevard Balu Parker Gatesville 7764
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 9 Gatesville Unknown 7764
Phone
+27 21 637 4407Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105062458
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.