Simanyene Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Simanyene Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Simanyene Secondary School operates under the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1797 learners and 49 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Simanyene Secondary 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, Simanyene Secondary 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
Simanyene Secondary 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, Simanyene Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,797 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Simanyene Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Asanda), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 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: Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2060 Somerset West Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Simanyene Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Simanyene Secondary 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 Simanyene 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Hlati Street Nomzamo 7140
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2060 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 845 4280Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
111322504
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.