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Milnerton High School

Public secondary school · Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

In Milnerton, City Of Cape Town, Milnerton High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Milnerton High School

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

Milnerton High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Milnerton, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,318
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 214 matric candidates from Milnerton High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321721699.5%
202422522298.7%
2025214214100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Milnerton High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics112112100.0%
Mathematical Literacy11311198.2%
Physical Sciences686291.2%
Life Sciences11411096.5%
Accounting2929100.0%
Business Studies12411996.0%
Geography5252100.0%
History353497.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Milnerton High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Milnerton High School's 1,318; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Milnerton High School's 100%).
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milnerton High School, 1,977 compared with 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milnerton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Milnerton High School's 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milnerton High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Milnerton High School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Milnerton High School's 100%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Milnerton High School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Milnerton High School's 1,318; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Milnerton High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Milnerton High School's 1,318; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Milnerton High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milnerton High School, 1,977 compared with 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milnerton High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Milnerton High School's 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milnerton High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milnerton High School, 1,970 compared with 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School for 2027

Because Milnerton 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
Pienaar Road Milnerton 7441
Postal
Pienaar Road Milnerton Unknown 7441
Telephone
021 551 2217
Website
milnertonhighschool.co.za
Email
gvantonder@milnertonhigh.co.za
EMIS number
103310260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School directly, on 021 551 2217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Milnerton High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School?
Milnerton High School reported 1,318 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Milnerton High School?
Yes, Milnerton 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 Milnerton High School's matric results like?
Milnerton High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Milnerton High School a public or private school?
Milnerton High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Milnerton High School?
You can call 021 551 2217. It is located at Pienaar Road Milnerton 7441.
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