Fairmount Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Fairmount Secondary School
In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Fairmount Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Metro South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 823 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fairmount Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Fairmount Secondary School 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
Fairmount Secondary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Fairmount Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 823 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fairmount Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Parkwood), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 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: Maroon Road Grassy Park 7941. For postal correspondence, use: Maroon Road Grassy Park Unknown 7941.
Curriculum & Academics
Fairmount Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fairmount Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Fairmount Secondary School 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
Maroon Road Grassy Park 7941
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Maroon Road Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Phone
+27 21 705 1826Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105313769
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.