Downeville Primary School
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Public high school
Manenberg Sekondêr
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape
Manenberg Sekondêr is a public high school in Manenberg, 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 1 114 learners and 35 educators, about 31.8 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 75.4% of its 134 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.4% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 71 | 65.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 115 | 88 | 76.5% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 134 | 101 | 75.4% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 114 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105483486 |
| Exam centre number | 1001142 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tugelastraat Manenberg 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Tugelaweg Manenberg Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Manenberg |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100042 |
| 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 Manenberg Sekondêr
Is Manenberg Sekondêr a public or private school?
Manenberg Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Manenberg Sekondêr charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Manenberg Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
75.4% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 65.1%, 2024 76.5%.
How many learners are at Manenberg Sekondêr?
1 114 learners and 35 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Manenberg Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 105483486. Its exam centre number is 1001142.
Where is Manenberg Sekondêr?
Tugelastraat Manenberg 7764. It is in Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 691 0050.
Schools near Manenberg Sekondêr
Rio Grande Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 549 m
Talfalah Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 644 m
Red River Primary School
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Intshukumo Secondary School
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
73.1% matric 2025Vuyani Primary School
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.1 km
Sonderend Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Litha Primary School
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Voorspoed Primary School
Hanover Park, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.