Mitchell's Plain High School
Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape 35 m
80.9% matric 2025Private high school
Balco College
Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape
Balco College is a private high school in Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000622 |
Address and location
| Street address | Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 42687 Lotus River Unknown 7560 |
| Suburb / area | Mitchells Plain Cbd |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100079 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Balco College
Is Balco College a public or private school?
Balco College is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Balco College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is the EMIS number of Balco College?
Its EMIS number is 100000622.
Where is Balco College?
Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785. It is in Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 084 256 7233.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.