Klapmuts High School

Klapmuts, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Klapmuts High School

In the rural area of Klapmuts, Western Cape, Klapmuts High School operates as a public secondary school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 666 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Klapmuts High 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, Klapmuts High 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

Klapmuts High 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, Klapmuts High School reported a total enrollment of 666 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

Klapmuts High School is situated in Klapmuts (La Rochelle), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Groenfontein Straat 7625. For postal correspondence, use: Groenfontein Straat Unknown Unknown 7625.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Klapmuts High School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Klapmuts High 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

Groenfontein Straat 7625

Klapmuts, Western Cape

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Postal

Groenfontein Straat Unknown Unknown 7625

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 666
Educators 19

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

100000769

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.