Harold Cressy High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Harold Cressy High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Harold Cressy High 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
Harold Cressy High 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
Harold Cressy High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Harold Cressy High School reported a total enrollment of 858 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Harold Cressy High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Zonnebloem), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 3 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: 103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001. For postal correspondence, use: 103 Roeland Street Cape Town Unknown 8001.
Curriculum & Academics
Harold Cressy High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Harold Cressy High 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 Harold Cressy High 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
103 Roeland Street Cape Town 8001
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
103 Roeland Street Cape Town Unknown 8001
Phone
+27 21 461 3810Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103313378
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.