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Balco College

Private secondary school · Mitchells Plain Cbd, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Balco College is a private secondary school in Mitchells Plain Cbd, City Of Cape Town.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Balco College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mitchells Plain Cbd, City Of Cape Town, Balco College is a private secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

Learners
2
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Balco College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Balco College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Balco College compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches around 1,847 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balco College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches around 1,780 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches around 1,754 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches around 1,690 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches around 1,646 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balco College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches around 2,089 learners; is a private combined school, a different phase than Balco College; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balco College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches around 2,037 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balco College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches around 1,977 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches around 1,970 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches around 1,970 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785
Postal
Po Box 42687 Lotus River Unknown 7560
Telephone
084 256 7233
EMIS number
100000622
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balco College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Balco College directly, on 084 256 7233, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balco College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Balco College the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balco College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Balco College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Balco College?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Balco College, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Balco College?
Yes. As a private school, Balco College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Balco College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Balco College.
Is Balco College a public or private school?
Balco College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Balco College?
You can call 084 256 7233. It is located at Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785.
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