Knysna Sekondﾊr
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Knysna Sekondﾊr
Knysna Sekondﾊr is registered as a public secondary school based in Knysna, Western Cape, under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1470 learners and 48 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Knysna Sekondﾊr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Knysna Sekondﾊr 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
Knysna Sekondﾊr 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, Knysna Sekondﾊr reported a total enrollment of 1,470 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Knysna Sekondﾊr is situated in Knysna (Hornlee West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Knysna local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sunridgestraat Hornlee Knysna 6570. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 71 Knysna Unknown 6570.
Curriculum & Academics
Knysna Sekondﾊr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Knysna Sekondﾊr was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Knysna Sekondﾊr 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
Sunridgestraat Hornlee Knysna 6570
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 71 Knysna Unknown 6570
Phone
+27 44 385 0310Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119353019
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.