Lathi-tha School Of Skills
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Lathi-tha School Of Skills
Lathi-tha School Of Skills is registered as a public school of skills based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro East education district. The school recorded 457 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Lathi-tha School Of Skills 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
Lathi-tha School Of Skills 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, Lathi-tha School Of Skills reported a total enrollment of 457 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Lathi-tha School Of Skills is situated in City Of Cape Town (Khayelitsha), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 7 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 16 Mkhonto Crescent E-section Khayelitsha 7784. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784.
Curriculum & Academics
Lathi-tha School Of Skills is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lathi-tha School Of Skills 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 Lathi-tha School Of Skills 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
16 Mkhonto Crescent E-section Khayelitsha 7784
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 90 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784
Phone
+27 81 521 6666Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106008368
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.