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Mary Kihn School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

In Observatory, City Of Cape Town, Mary Kihn School operates as a public school. The school's roll stands at roughly 85 learners.

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

Mary Kihn School is a public school serving families in and around Observatory, City Of Cape Town.

85
Learners
17
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Mary Kihn School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,845 compared with 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mary Kihn School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,720 compared with 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mary Kihn School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,682 compared with 85; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mary Kihn School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,634 compared with 85; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Mary Kihn School's 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Mary Kihn School's 85; 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 Mary Kihn School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Mary Kihn School's 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mary Kihn School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,977 compared with 85; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Mary Kihn School's 85; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mary Kihn School, 1,970 compared with 85; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mary Kihn 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mary Kihn School for 2027

Because Mary Kihn 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
34 Low Street Observatory 7925
Postal
34 Low Street Observatory Unknown 7925
Telephone
021 447 0310
EMIS number
105309608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn School directly, on 021 447 0310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mary Kihn 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mary Kihn School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Mary Kihn School?
Mary Kihn School reported 85 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Mary Kihn School?
Yes, Mary Kihn 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 Mary Kihn School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mary Kihn School.
Is Mary Kihn School a public or private school?
Mary Kihn School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mary Kihn School?
You can call 021 447 0310. It is located at 34 Low Street Observatory 7925.
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