Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc)
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc)
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) is a independent combined school located in an rural setting under the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 404 learners with a teaching staff of 23, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) 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
Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) reported a total enrollment of 404 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) is situated in City Of Cape Town (Fernwood), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 20a Alpine Crescent Fernwood Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: 20a Alpine Crescent Unknown Unknown 7130.
Curriculum & Academics
Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) 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 Hope And Light Community Welfare (npc) 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
20a Alpine Crescent Fernwood Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
20a Alpine Crescent Unknown Unknown 7130
Phone
+27 21 205 1783Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000128
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.