Fisherhaven Academy
Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg
About Fisherhaven Academy
Operating as a public institution, Fisherhaven Academy is a secondary school located in Hermanus within Western Cape. The school falls under the Overberg education district. The 2025 school year recorded 697 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fisherhaven Academy 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, Fisherhaven Academy 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
Fisherhaven Academy 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, Fisherhaven Academy reported a total enrollment of 697 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fisherhaven Academy is situated in Hermanus (Fisherhaven), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lagoon Street Fisherhaven 7202. For postal correspondence, use: School Street Unknown Unknown 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Fisherhaven Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fisherhaven Academy 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 Fisherhaven Academy 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
Lagoon Street Fisherhaven 7202
Hermanus, Western Cape
Postal
School Street Unknown Unknown 7200
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000828
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.