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Kilimanjaro High School

Public secondary school · Tafelsig, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Kilimanjaro High School, a public secondary school serving Tafelsig, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 47 learners.

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Kilimanjaro High School is a public secondary school in Tafelsig, City Of Cape Town.

47
Learners
4
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging school, Kilimanjaro High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kilimanjaro High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Kilimanjaro High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Kilimanjaro High School's 47; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilimanjaro High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Kilimanjaro High School's 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilimanjaro High School, 1,754 compared with 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilimanjaro High School, 1,690 compared with 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilimanjaro High School, 1,646 compared with 47; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilimanjaro High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kilimanjaro High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Kilimanjaro High School's 47; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilimanjaro High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kilimanjaro High School's 47; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilimanjaro High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilimanjaro High School, 1,977 compared with 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kilimanjaro High School's 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilimanjaro High School, 1,970 compared with 47; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kilimanjaro High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kilimanjaro High School for 2027

Kilimanjaro High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Kilimanjaro Rd & Rockies Street Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
C/O Kilimanjaro Rd & Rockies Street Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kilimanjaro High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kilimanjaro High School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kilimanjaro High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro High School?
Kilimanjaro High School reported 47 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Kilimanjaro High School?
Yes, Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kilimanjaro High School.
Is Kilimanjaro High School a public or private school?
Kilimanjaro High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kilimanjaro High School?
You can call 99. It is located at C/O Kilimanjaro Rd & Rockies Street Mitchells Plain 7785.
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