Athlone Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Athlone Secondary School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Athlone Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Metro Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 745 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Athlone Secondary 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
Athlone Secondary 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
Athlone Secondary 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, Athlone Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 745 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Athlone Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Silvertown), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 8 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: Calendula Road Silvertown Athlone 7764. For postal correspondence, use: Calendula Road Athlone Unknown 7764.
Curriculum & Academics
Athlone Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Athlone Secondary School 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 Athlone Secondary 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
Calendula Road Silvertown Athlone 7764
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Calendula Road Athlone Unknown 7764
Phone
+27 21 637 6930Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105483346
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.