Silikamva High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Silikamva High School
Silikamva High School functions as a public secondary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, falling within the Metro Central education district. The school recorded 932 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silikamva 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, Silikamva 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
Silikamva 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, Silikamva High School reported a total enrollment of 932 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Silikamva High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Hout Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central 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: Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806. For postal correspondence, use: Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806.
Curriculum & Academics
Silikamva High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silikamva 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 Silikamva 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
Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Penzance Road Penzance Estate Hout Bay 7806
Phone
+27 21 790 3514Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000129
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.