Overview
Mfuleni Technical Academy is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Mfuleni, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,548 learners and is staffed by 41 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 38:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Metro North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 274 other secondary schools in City of Cape Town.
School fees
Mfuleni Technical Academy charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Mfuleni Technical Academy for 2027?
Mfuleni Technical Academy is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Mfuleni, Mfuleni SP, Western Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,548 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 021 023 2866.
Is Mfuleni Technical Academy a no-fee school?
Mfuleni Technical Academy is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Mfuleni, Mfuleni SP, Western Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Mfuleni Technical Academy and what does it mean for fees?
Mfuleni Technical Academy is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Mfuleni, Mfuleni SP, Western Cape community in the Metro North district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Mfuleni Technical Academy, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Mfuleni Technical Academy. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Metro North education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mfuleni Technical Academy
Call 021 023 2866 to confirm whether Mfuleni Technical Academy has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Mfuleni Technical Academy as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mfuleni Technical Academy is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Mfuleni Technical Academy.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Mfuleni Technical Academy for the next school year?
Mfuleni Technical Academy processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 021 023 2866 to confirm openings in the Metro North district.
What documents do I need to apply at Mfuleni Technical Academy?
When applying to Mfuleni Technical Academy, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Mfuleni Technical Academy depending on the grade; confirm via phone 021 023 2866.