Joe Slovo Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Joe Slovo Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 106041220, Joe Slovo Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 1433 enrolled learners instructed by 45 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Joe Slovo Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Joe Slovo 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
Joe Slovo 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, Joe Slovo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,433 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Joe Slovo Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Khaya), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East 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: Kusasa Road Khayelitsha 7784. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X003 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784.
Curriculum & Academics
Joe Slovo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Joe Slovo 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 Joe Slovo 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
Kusasa Road Khayelitsha 7784
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Private Bag X003 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784
Phone
+27 21 023 2413Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106041220
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.