Koeberg Primary School
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Public high school
Maitland High School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Maitland High School is a public high school in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 046 learners and 33 educators, about 31.7 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 78.2% of its 156 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.2% of the school's 156 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 93 | 62.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 187 | 108 | 57.8% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 156 | 122 | 78.2% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 046 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103323829 |
| Exam centre number | 1001141 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stasieweg Maitland 7405 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Station Road Maitland Unknown 7405 |
| Suburb / area | Maitland |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100056 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Maitland High School
Is Maitland High School a public or private school?
Maitland High School is a public high school.
Does Maitland High School 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 4 school.
What is Maitland High School's matric pass rate?
78.2% of its 156 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 62.0%, 2024 57.8%.
How many learners are at Maitland High School?
1 046 learners and 33 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Maitland High School?
Its EMIS number is 103323829. Its exam centre number is 1001141.
Where is Maitland High School?
Stasieweg Maitland 7405. It is in Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 511 3772.
Schools near Maitland High School
Koeberg High School
Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape 224 m
Holy Cross High School (Maitland)
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Molenbeek Skool
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Hidayatul Islam College
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Ysterplaat Junior Primary School
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Garden Village Primary School
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Buren Hoërskool
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92.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.