I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary
In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary operates as a public secondary school within the Metro Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1585 learners with a teaching staff of 40, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary 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
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary 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, I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,585 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary is situated in City Of Cape Town (Guguletu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: N Y 50 Gugulethu 7750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 564 Gatesville Unknown 7766.
Curriculum & Academics
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary 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 I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary 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
N Y 50 Gugulethu 7750
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 564 Gatesville Unknown 7766
Phone
+27 21 633 6459Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106042301
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.