Ilingelethu Secondary School
Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast
About Ilingelethu Secondary School
Serving the Malmesbury community in Western Cape, Ilingelethu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the West Coast education district. In 2025, the school reported 1444 learners and 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ilingelethu Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Ilingelethu 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
Ilingelethu Secondary 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, Ilingelethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,444 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ilingelethu Secondary School is situated in Malmesbury (Ilinge Lethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1056 Malmesbury Unknown 7300.
Curriculum & Academics
Ilingelethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ilingelethu Secondary 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 Ilingelethu 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
Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1056 Malmesbury Unknown 7300
Phone
+27 74 148 1469Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132473510
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.