Balco College
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Balco College
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Balco College is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Balco College is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Balco College is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Balco College reported 2 educators on staff.
Location
Balco College is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mitchells Plain Cbd), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 42687 Lotus River Unknown 7560.
Curriculum & Academics
Balco College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Balco College was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Balco College are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Merrydale Road Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 42687 Lotus River Unknown 7560
Phone
+27 84 256 7233Enrollment (2025)
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000622
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.