Sinako High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Sinako High School
Sinako High School (EMIS: 110007280) is a public secondary school situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape and managed by the Metro East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1296 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinako High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Sinako 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
Sinako 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, Sinako High School reported a total enrollment of 1,296 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Sinako High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Umrhabulo Triangle), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 8 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: Tutu Avenue Makaza Khayelitsha 7784. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 450 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinako High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinako High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Sinako 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
Tutu Avenue Makaza Khayelitsha 7784
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 450 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789
Phone
+27 21 365 0601Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110007280
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.