Lamberts Bay High School

Lamberts Bay, Western Cape · West Coast

Public Secondary School Q5

About Lamberts Bay High School

Situated in Lamberts Bay, Western Cape, Lamberts Bay High School is a public secondary school overseen by the West Coast education district. The school recorded 727 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Lamberts Bay 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

Lamberts Bay High School 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

Lamberts Bay 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, Lamberts Bay High School reported a total enrollment of 727 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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

Lamberts Bay High School is situated in Lamberts Bay (Lamberts Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Cederberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: School Street Lamberts Bay 8130. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 146 Unknown Lamberts Bay 8130.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Lamberts Bay 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 Lamberts Bay 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

School Street Lamberts Bay 8130

Lamberts Bay, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 146 Unknown Lamberts Bay 8130

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Share

Enrollment (2025)

Learners 727
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictWest Coast

EMIS Number

100000700

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.