Saxonsea No.2 High School
Atlantis, Western Cape · Metro North
About Saxonsea No.2 High School
Serving the Atlantis community in Western Cape, Saxonsea No.2 High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Metro North education district. In 2025, the school reported 852 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 57:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Saxonsea No.2 High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Saxonsea No.2 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
Saxonsea No.2 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, Saxonsea No.2 High School reported a total enrollment of 852 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 57:1, 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
Saxonsea No.2 High School is situated in Atlantis (Saxonsea), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 10 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: 8 Hermes Avenue 7349. For postal correspondence, use: 8 Hermes Avenue Unknown Unknown 7349.
Curriculum & Academics
Saxonsea No.2 High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Saxonsea No.2 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 Saxonsea No.2 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
8 Hermes Avenue 7349
Atlantis, Western Cape
Postal
8 Hermes Avenue Unknown Unknown 7349
Phone
+27 5721399Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000803
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.