Alexander Sinton Secondary
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Alexander Sinton Secondary
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alexander Sinton Secondary is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Alexander Sinton Secondary 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
Alexander Sinton Secondary 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, Alexander Sinton Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,116 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Alexander Sinton Secondary is situated in City Of Cape Town (Belgravia), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 4 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: 151 Thornton Road Crawford 7780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 39025 Lansdowne Unknown 7779.
Curriculum & Academics
Alexander Sinton Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Alexander Sinton Secondary 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 Alexander Sinton Secondary 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
151 Thornton Road Crawford 7780
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 39025 Lansdowne Unknown 7779
Phone
+27 21 697 1350Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105483311
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.