Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Crossroads, City Of Cape Town, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,536

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 158 learners from Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	207	110	53.1%
2024	181	126	69.6%
2025	158	122	77.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.4%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	45	17	37.8%
Mathematical Literacy	138	92	66.7%
Physical Sciences	44	21	47.7%
Life Sciences	102	71	69.6%
Business Studies	42	34	81.0%
Economics	42	31	73.8%
Geography	140	98	70.0%
History	97	86	88.7%
English First Additional Language	181	180	99.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

New Eisleben Secondary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,847 learners against 1,536; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's 77.2%.
Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,780 learners against 1,536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,754 learners against 1,536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
West End Primary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,690 learners against 1,536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,646 learners against 1,536; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's 77.2%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 2,089 learners against 1,536; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's 77.2%.
Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's 77.2%.
Table View Primary School is a similar size to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, with 1,977 learners against 1,536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School for 2027

Because Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Cnr Govan Mbeki And Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781
Postal: Po Box 133 Phillipi Unknown 7781
Telephone: 021 824 2111
EMIS number: 106042317

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

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 Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School directly, on 021 824 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

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 Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's matric pass rate of 77.2% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.

How big are the classes at Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School reported 1,536 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

No. Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's matric results like?

Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.2%, in 2025. That's up from 53.1% in 2023.

Is Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School a public or private school?

Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School?

You can call 021 824 2111. It is located at Cnr Govan Mbeki And Eisleben Roads Crossroads 7781.