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Melkbos High School
Melkbosch Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Melkbos High School is a public high school in Melkbosch Strand, 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 1 118 learners and 51 educators, about 21.9 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.5% of its 198 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.5% of the school's 198 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 199 | 195 | 98.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 175 | 170 | 97.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 198 | 195 | 98.5% | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 118 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 21.9 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000110 |
| Exam centre number | 1002273 |
Address and location
| Street address | Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Melkbosch Strand |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100023 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Melkbos High School
Is Melkbos High School a public or private school?
Melkbos High School is a public high school.
Does Melkbos 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 5 school.
What is Melkbos High School's matric pass rate?
98.5% of its 198 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.0%, 2024 97.1%.
How many learners are at Melkbos High School?
1 118 learners and 51 educators (about 21.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Melkbos High School?
Its EMIS number is 100000110. Its exam centre number is 1002273.
Where is Melkbos High School?
Otto Du Plessis Drive Melkbosstrand 7441. It is in Melkbosch Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 553 0086.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.