Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr is a public secondary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school recorded 1426 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr 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
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr 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, Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr reported a total enrollment of 1,426 learners with a teaching staff of 42 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
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr is situated in City Of Cape Town (Bishop Lavis), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North 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: Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490. For postal correspondence, use: Helderbergweg Cape Town Unknown 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr 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 Bishop Lavis Sekondﾊr 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
Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Helderbergweg Cape Town Unknown 7490
Phone
+27 61 479 2464Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102483370
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.