Perseverance Junior High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Perseverance Junior High School
Perseverance Junior High School functions as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, falling within the Metro North education district. The school recorded 615 learners and 18 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Perseverance Junior High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Perseverance Junior 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
Perseverance Junior 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, Perseverance Junior High School reported a total enrollment of 615 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Perseverance Junior High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Belhar Ext 16), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 5 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: Alabama Drive 7493. For postal correspondence, use: Alabama Drive Unknown Unknown 7493.
Curriculum & Academics
Perseverance Junior High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Perseverance Junior 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 Perseverance Junior 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
Alabama Drive 7493
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Alabama Drive Unknown Unknown 7493
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000827
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.