Kraaifontein High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Kraaifontein High School
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Kraaifontein High School is a public secondary school overseen by the Metro East education district. The school recorded 873 learners and 29 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kraaifontein High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
As a Q5 institution, Kraaifontein 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
Kraaifontein 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, Kraaifontein High School reported a total enrollment of 873 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Kraaifontein High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Kraaifontein), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 4 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: 3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1352 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569.
Curriculum & Academics
Kraaifontein High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kraaifontein 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 Kraaifontein 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
Address
3 Sydow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1352 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Phone
+27 21 987 2711Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000626
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.