Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool provides secondary school education as a public school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school is administered under the Metro Central education district. In 2025, the school reported 447 learners and 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool 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, Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 447 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Gardens), 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: Kloofstraat 129 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001. For postal correspondence, use: Kloofstraat 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001.
Curriculum & Academics
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Jan Van Riebeeck Hoﾋrskool 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Kloofstraat 129 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Kloofstraat 129 Tuine Kaapstad 8001
Phone
+27 21 423 6347Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103310246
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.