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Mondale High School

Public secondary school · Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Mondale High School is a public secondary school based in Portland, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 97.6% pass rate.

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

In Portland, City Of Cape Town, Mondale High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,303
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mondale 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 Mondale High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 251 matric candidates from Mondale High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325124698.0%
202425225099.2%
202525124597.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mondale High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11610792.2%
Mathematical Literacy13613599.3%
Physical Sciences817086.4%
Life Sciences10110099.0%
Accounting11210795.5%
Business Studies14213897.2%
Economics3939100.0%
Geography13713397.1%
History112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Mondale High School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mondale High School, 1,847 compared with 1,303; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mondale High School's 97.6%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Mondale High School, with 1,780 learners against 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Mondale High School, with 1,754 learners against 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to Mondale High School, with 1,690 learners against 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Mondale High School, with 1,646 learners against 1,303; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Mondale High School's 97.6%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Mondale High School, 2,089 compared with 1,303; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Mondale High School's 97.6%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mondale High School, 2,037 compared with 1,303; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Mondale High School's 97.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Mondale High School's 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mondale High School, 1,970 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Mondale High School's 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mondale 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 Mondale High School for 2027

Because Mondale 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
Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 392 7031
Website
mondalehs.co.za
Email
admin@mondalehs.wcape.school.za
EMIS number
106493368

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mondale 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 Mondale High School directly, on 021 392 7031, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mondale 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 Mondale High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Mondale High School's matric pass rate of 97.6% 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 Mondale 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 Mondale High School?
Mondale High School reported 1,303 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mondale High School?
Yes, Mondale 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 Mondale High School's matric results like?
Mondale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98% since 2023.
Is Mondale High School a public or private school?
Mondale High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mondale High School?
You can call 021 392 7031. It is located at Merrydale Avenue Portlands Mitchells Plain 7785.
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