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J.g. Meiring High School

Public secondary school · Goodwood Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

J.g. Meiring High School is a public secondary school based in Goodwood Estate, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 93.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about J.g. Meiring High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Goodwood Estate, City Of Cape Town, J.g. Meiring High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,114
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

J.g. Meiring High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for J.g. Meiring High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2024 2025

In 2025, 209 matric candidates from J.g. Meiring High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20241728694.6%
202520919693.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J.g. Meiring High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics554072.7%
Mathematical Literacy13213098.5%
Physical Sciences393384.6%
Life Sciences948590.4%
Accounting211885.7%
Business Studies595593.2%
Geography4747100.0%
History15014294.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how J.g. Meiring High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 2,089 compared with 1,114; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against J.g. Meiring High School's 93.8%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against J.g. Meiring High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.g. Meiring High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 1,970 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.g. Meiring High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 1,837 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against J.g. Meiring High School's 93.8%).
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 1,726 compared with 1,114, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 2,089 compared with 1,114; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against J.g. Meiring High School's 93.8%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 2,037 compared with 1,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against J.g. Meiring High School's 93.8%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against J.g. Meiring High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.g. Meiring High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.g. Meiring High School, 1,970 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.g. Meiring High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against J.g. Meiring High School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.g. Meiring High School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to J.g. Meiring High School for 2027

As a public school, J.g. Meiring High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460
Postal
Merrimanweg Goodwood Unknown 7460
Telephone
021 591 3131
EMIS number
102310245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J.g. Meiring 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 J.g. Meiring High School directly, on 021 591 3131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J.g. Meiring 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 J.g. Meiring High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, J.g. Meiring High School's matric pass rate of 93.8% 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 J.g. Meiring 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 J.g. Meiring High School?
J.g. Meiring High School reported 1,114 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 J.g. Meiring High School?
Yes, J.g. Meiring High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are J.g. Meiring High School's matric results like?
J.g. Meiring High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.6% since 2024.
Is J.g. Meiring High School a public or private school?
J.g. Meiring High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J.g. Meiring High School?
You can call 021 591 3131. It is located at Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460.
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