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Maitland High School

Public secondary school · Maitland, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

In Maitland, City Of Cape Town, Maitland High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Maitland High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maitland High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Maitland, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,046
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Maitland 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 Maitland High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Maitland High School entered 156 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231509362.0%
202418710857.8%
202515612278.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maitland High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 80%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17741.2%
Mathematical Literacy17213578.5%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences1337354.9%
Accounting331339.4%
Business Studies1188471.2%
Geography1569762.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Maitland High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,845 compared with 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,720 compared with 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.3% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,682 compared with 1,046; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,634 compared with 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maitland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Maitland High School's 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Maitland High School's 1,046; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Maitland High School's 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Maitland High School's 78.2%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,977 compared with 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maitland High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Maitland High School's 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maitland High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitland High School, 1,970 compared with 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maitland 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 Maitland High School for 2027

As a public school, Maitland 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
Stasieweg Maitland 7405
Postal
Station Road Maitland Unknown 7405
Telephone
021 511 3772
Website
maitlandhighschool.com
Email
maitlandhs@gmail.com
EMIS number
103323829

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maitland 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 Maitland High School directly, on 021 511 3772, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maitland 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 Maitland High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Maitland High School's matric pass rate of 78.2% 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 Maitland 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 Maitland High School?
Maitland High School reported 1,046 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Maitland High School?
Yes, Maitland 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 Maitland High School's matric results like?
Maitland High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.2%, in 2025. That's up from 62% in 2023.
Is Maitland High School a public or private school?
Maitland High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maitland High School?
You can call 021 511 3772. It is located at Stasieweg Maitland 7405.
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