Chokmah Independent School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Chokmah Independent School
A independent institution, Chokmah Independent School functions as a combined school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 344 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 16:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Chokmah Independent 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
Chokmah Independent 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, Chokmah Independent School reported a total enrollment of 344 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Chokmah Independent School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Kempenville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 1 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: 4 Retief Street 7530. For postal correspondence, use: 4 Retief Street Unknown Unknown 7530.
Curriculum & Academics
Chokmah Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent 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
4 Retief Street 7530
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
4 Retief Street Unknown Unknown 7530
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000792
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.