Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School
Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School
Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in Ceres, Western Cape, under the Cape Winelands education district. The school recorded 1159 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Iingcinga Zethu 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
Iingcinga Zethu 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, Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,159 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is situated in Ceres (Nduli), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Witzenberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bokoloshe Avenue Nduli 6835. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 151 Ceres Unknown 6835.
Curriculum & Academics
Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Iingcinga Zethu 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 Iingcinga Zethu 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
Bokoloshe Avenue Nduli 6835
Ceres, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 151 Ceres Unknown 6835
Phone
+27 21 023 2047Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
126041327
Department of Basic Education
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.