Ashton Public Combined School
Ashton, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Ashton Public Combined School
Situated in an urban part of Ashton, Western Cape, Ashton Public Combined School functions as a public combined school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1558 learners with a teaching staff of 46, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ashton Public Combined 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, Ashton Public Combined 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
Ashton Public Combined 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ashton Public Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,558 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ashton Public Combined School is situated in Ashton (Zolani), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Langeberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mketsu Avenue Zolani Township Ashton 6715. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 49 Ashton Unknown 6715.
Curriculum & Academics
Ashton Public Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ashton Public Combined School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Ashton Public Combined 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
Mketsu Avenue Zolani Township Ashton 6715
Ashton, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 49 Ashton Unknown 6715
Phone
+27 23 615 1740Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
127041104
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.