Oval North Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Oval North Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Oval North Secondary School provides education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1297 learners were enrolled, taught by 40 educators at a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oval North Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Oval North Secondary 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
Oval North Secondary School 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, Oval North Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,297 learners with a teaching staff of 40 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
Oval North Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Beacon Valley), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 1 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: 43 Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchell's Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Oval North Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oval North Secondary School 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 Oval North 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
43 Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Oval North Road Beacon Valley Mitchell's Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 376 1067Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106493503
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.