Klipplaat Senior Secondary School
Klipplaat, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Klipplaat Senior Secondary School
Based in Klipplaat, Eastern Cape, Klipplaat Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Sarah Baartman education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 160 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Klipplaat Senior 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, Klipplaat Senior 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
Klipplaat Senior 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Klipplaat Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 160 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Klipplaat Senior Secondary School is situated in Klipplaat, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Northard Street, Klipplaat, 6255. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 34, Klipplaat, 6255.
Curriculum & Academics
Klipplaat Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Klipplaat Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Klipplaat Senior 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
1 Northard Street, Klipplaat, 6255
Klipplaat, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 34, Klipplaat, 6255
Phone
+27 49 834 0090Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100398
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.