J.G. Meiring Hoërskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About J.G. Meiring Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool 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
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool 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, J.G. Meiring Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 1,114 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Goodwood Estate), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 8 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: Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460. For postal correspondence, use: Merrimanweg Goodwood Unknown 7460.
Curriculum & Academics
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
J.G. Meiring Hoërskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 J.G. Meiring Hoërskool 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
Merrimanweg Goodwood 7460
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Merrimanweg Goodwood Unknown 7460
Phone
+27 21 591 3131Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102310245
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.