York High School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About York High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
York 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
York 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
York 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, York High School reported a total enrollment of 1,012 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
York High School is situated in George (George South), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 15 C/o Meade & Palgrave Street George 6529. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 254 George Unknown 6530.
Curriculum & Academics
York High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
York High School 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 York 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
15 C/o Meade & Palgrave Street George 6529
George, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 254 George Unknown 6530
Phone
+27 44 874 2333Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118110288
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.