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Montagu High School

Public secondary school · Montagu, Montagu, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (1 circuit)

In Montagu, Montagu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99%.

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

Montagu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Montagu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

589
Learners
21
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, Montagu 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 Montagu High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 103 matric candidates from Montagu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023888697.7%
202411911798.3%
202510310299.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Montagu High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy959195.8%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences434093.0%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies322887.5%
Geography1212100.0%
History706187.1%
English First Additional Language104104100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Montagu High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu High School, 1,957 compared with 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montagu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Montagu High School's 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Montagu High School's 99%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Montagu High School's 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Montagu High School's 99%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu High School, 1,747 compared with 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Montagu High School's 99%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu High School, 1,739 compared with 589; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Montagu High School's 99%.

Montagu

Zooming into Montagu, here are 4 other schools to compare against Montagu High School.

  • Ashbury Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,112 learners against Montagu High School's 589; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Montagu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • W.a. Rossouw Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Montagu High School, at 763 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Montagu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Montagu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 387 learners against Montagu High School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montagu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Caleo Learning Centre is noticeably smaller, with 3 learners against Montagu High School's 589, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Montagu High School for 2027

Montagu 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
Kohlerstraat 2 Montagu 6720
Postal
Posbus 85 Montagu Unknown 6720
Telephone
023 614 1390
Website
hsmontagu.com
Email
mhsadmin@barvallei.co.za
EMIS number
127310261

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montagu 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 Montagu High School directly, on 023 614 1390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montagu 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 Montagu High School the best school in Montagu?
Montagu High School's most recent matric pass rate was 99%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Montagu besides Montagu High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Montagu, including Ashbury PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Montagu High School?
Montagu High School reported 589 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Montagu High School?
Yes, Montagu 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 Montagu High School's matric results like?
Montagu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.7% since 2023.
Is Montagu High School a public or private school?
Montagu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montagu High School?
You can call 023 614 1390. It is located at Kohlerstraat 2 Montagu 6720.
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