Milnerton Primary School
Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape 348 m
Public high school
Milnerton High School
Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape
Milnerton High School is a public high school in Milnerton, 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 1 318 learners and 60 educators, about 22 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, all 214 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 214 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 216 | 99.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 225 | 222 | 98.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 214 | 214 | 100.0% | 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) | 1 318 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 22 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103310260 |
| Exam centre number | 1001144 |
Address and location
| Street address | Pienaar Road Milnerton 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Pienaar Road Milnerton Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Milnerton |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100004 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Milnerton High School
Is Milnerton High School a public or private school?
Milnerton High School is a public high school.
Does Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 214 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.5%, 2024 98.7%.
How many learners are at Milnerton High School?
1 318 learners and 60 educators (about 22 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 Milnerton High School?
Its EMIS number is 103310260. Its exam centre number is 1001144.
Where is Milnerton High School?
Pienaar Road Milnerton 7441. It is in Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 551 2217.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.