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Public high school
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool
Goodwood Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool is a public high school in Goodwood Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 114 learners and 45 educators, about 24.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.8% of its 209 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.8% of the school's 209 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 | 172 | 85.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 186 | 176 | 94.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 209 | 196 | 93.8% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 114 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 24.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102310245 |
| Exam centre number | 1002224 |
Address and location
| Street address | Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Merrimanweg Goodwood Unknown 7460 |
| Suburb / area | Goodwood Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100027 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about J.G. Meiring Hoërskool
Is J.G. Meiring Hoërskool a public or private school?
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does J.G. Meiring Hoërskool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is J.G. Meiring Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
93.8% of its 209 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.6%, 2024 94.6%.
How many learners are at J.G. Meiring Hoërskool?
1 114 learners and 45 educators (about 24.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of J.G. Meiring Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 102310245. Its exam centre number is 1002224.
Where is J.G. Meiring Hoërskool?
Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460. It is in Goodwood Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 591 3131.
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Goodwood Kollege
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Chameleon Schools-Goodwood
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Filia Skool
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Valhalla Primary School
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De Vrije Zee Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.