Murray High School
Kwanokuthula, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Murray High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Murray High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Murray High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Murray High 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, Murray High School reported a total enrollment of 2,123 learners with a teaching staff of 61 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Murray High School is situated in Kwanokuthula (Kwanokuthula), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Bitou local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Skosana Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 150 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600.
Curriculum & Academics
Murray High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Murray High School 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 Murray 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Skosana Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600
Kwanokuthula, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 150 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600
Phone
+27 44 533 3193Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119353078
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.