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Public high school
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is a public high school in Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 536 learners and 44 educators, about 34.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 77.2% of its 158 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.2% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 207 | 110 | 53.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 181 | 126 | 69.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 158 | 122 | 77.2% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 536 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 34.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106042317 |
| Exam centre number | 1006604 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Govan Mbeki and Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 133 Phillipi Unknown 7781 |
| Suburb / area | Crossroads |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100036 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
Is Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School a public or private school?
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is a public high school.
Does Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's matric pass rate?
77.2% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 53.1%, 2024 69.6%.
How many learners are at Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?
1 536 learners and 44 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?
Its EMIS number is 106042317. Its exam centre number is 1006604.
Where is Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?
Cnr Govan Mbeki and Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781. It is in Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 824 2111.
Schools near Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
Entshona Primary School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape 640 m
Linge Primary School
Nyanga, Cape Town, Western Cape 735 m
Kuyakhanya Primary
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape 802 m
Sigcawu Public Primary School
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape 803 m
New Eisleben Secondary School
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape 887 m
81.6% matric 2025Sikelela Imizamo Primary School
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape 917 m
Leap Science and Maths School (Leap 2 C
Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape 965 m
Mzamomhle Primary School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape 994 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.