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Public high school
Mondale High School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Mondale High School is a public high school in Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 303 learners and 40 educators, about 32.6 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, 97.6% of its 251 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.6% of the school's 251 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 251 | 246 | 98.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 252 | 250 | 99.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 251 | 245 | 97.6% | 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) | 1 303 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106493368 |
| Exam centre number | 1006615 |
Address and location
| Street address | Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Portland |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100081 |
| 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 Mondale High School
Is Mondale High School a public or private school?
Mondale High School is a public high school.
Does Mondale 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 Mondale High School's matric pass rate?
97.6% of its 251 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.0%, 2024 99.2%.
How many learners are at Mondale High School?
1 303 learners and 40 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mondale High School?
Its EMIS number is 106493368. Its exam centre number is 1006615.
Where is Mondale High School?
Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 392 7031.
Schools near Mondale High School
Mitchell's Plain High School
Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape 179 m
80.9% matric 2025Montagu Drive Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 193 m
Hazeldene Primary School
Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape 571 m
Darul Arqam Islamic High School
Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 674 m
100.0% matric 2025Spine Road High School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 685 m
98.3% matric 2025Darul Arqam
Shukran, Lichtenburg, North West 697 m
Rocklands Secondary School
Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape 746 m
90.2% matric 2025Eastville Primary School
Eastridge, Cape Town, Western Cape 811 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.