Ikamvalethu Secondary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central

Public Secondary School Q3 No Fee

About Ikamvalethu Secondary School

With EMIS number 102041321, Ikamvalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, operating within the Metro Central district. The 2025 academic year saw 1032 enrolled learners instructed by 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Ikamvalethu Secondary School 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, Ikamvalethu 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

Ikamvalethu Secondary School 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, Ikamvalethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,032 learners with a teaching staff of 30 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

Ikamvalethu Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Langa), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 3 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: Zone 27 Off Washington Street Temba Nqose Street Langa 7455. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1061 Thornton Unknown 7485.

Curriculum & Academics

Ikamvalethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Ikamvalethu 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 Ikamvalethu 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

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Address

Zone 27 Off Washington Street Temba Nqose Street Langa 7455

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 1061 Thornton Unknown 7485

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,032
Educators 30

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

102041321

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.