Aquila High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Aquila High School
Serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Aquila High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Metro North education district. In 2025, the school reported 625 learners and 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aquila High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Aquila 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
Aquila High School 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, Aquila High School reported a total enrollment of 625 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Aquila High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Greenville Garden City), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 7 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Lords Walk Fisantekraal 7550. For postal correspondence, use: Lords Walk Unknown Unknown 7550.
Curriculum & Academics
Aquila High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aquila 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 Aquila 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
Lords Walk Fisantekraal 7550
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Lords Walk Unknown Unknown 7550
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000767
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.