Protea Heights Academy
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Protea Heights Academy
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Protea Heights Academy is a public secondary school overseen by the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1309 learners and 55 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Protea Heights Academy is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Protea Heights Academy 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
Protea Heights Academy 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, Protea Heights Academy reported a total enrollment of 1,309 learners with a teaching staff of 55 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Protea Heights Academy is situated in City Of Cape Town (Protea Heights), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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: 33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560. For postal correspondence, use: 33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560.
Curriculum & Academics
Protea Heights Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Protea Heights Academy 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 Protea Heights Academy 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
33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
33 Helling Street Protea Heights Brackenfell 7560
Phone
+27 21 981 0021Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000355
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.