Hector Peterson Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Hector Peterson Secondary School
Hector Peterson Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1668 learners and 49 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hector Peterson Secondary 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, Hector Peterson Secondary 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
Hector Peterson Secondary 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, Hector Peterson Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,668 learners with a teaching staff of 49 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
Hector Peterson Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Wallacedene), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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: Cnr Of Pedro & Mandlakazi Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7569. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag 1419 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569.
Curriculum & Academics
Hector Peterson Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hector Peterson Secondary 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 Hector Peterson 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Of Pedro & Mandlakazi Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7569
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Private Bag 1419 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Phone
+27 74 229 8298Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107323136
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.